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Originally Posted by baatar
I'm sure everyone here is right: diet soda is bad for you. I'm just wondering how. Is there anyone here who can say that ingredient X causes Y according to Z? I read a lot of questionable stuff on the internet, but nothing really conclusive... I'm not looking for an argument, just for someone who knows.
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Aspartane, one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners has an interesting history, the diabolically evil Donald Rumsfeld of Iraq war fame was a big player in winning it's regulatory approval believe it or not. That alone should scare you off.
I don't know how to post links here, but do a search on Donald Rumsfled and Aspartame, and you'll come up with some pretty scary stuff. Alot of alleged negative health consequences, along with conspiracy what not. I'm not going to vouch for the information, but it's some pretty scary stuff. Enough to keep me away.
I've also read alot of information, again no link, saying that your body has the same response to artificial sweeteners as it does to real sugar, an insulin spike. For that reason alone, anyone trying to lose weight could have their progress slowed by consuming artificial sweeteners.