Happy New Month folks!
Most people consider Diet Sodas a viable alternative to regular soda, so I wanted to bring this to your attention.
A study conducted at the University of Texas at San Antonio found that there is an association between autism diagnosis in boys and daily consumption of diet soda or comparable amounts of aspartame by their mothers during pregnancy or breastfeeding. No statistical significance was found between diet soda intake and autism in girls. Also recall that late last year, Aspartame was associated with incidence of cancer.
While Diet Soda may be a viable alternative to Regular Soda for people who are Diabetic, as well as its comorbidities such as Fatty Liver Disease, Diet Soda has also been linked to disruption of gut microbiota, erosion of teeth enamel due to its acidity (much like any other highly acidic food), and poor cardiovascular health.
In summary, I would advise caution and moderation.
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