Aspartame is also linked in some studies to weight gain, GI disorders, mental health issues and more:
According to some studies, aspartame and other artificial sweeteners can lead to weight gain instead of weight loss 12. Aspartame has been linked to increased appetite, diabetes, metabolic derangement and obesity-related diseases 2.
One study showed that aspartame causes greater weight gain than a diet with the same calorie intake but no aspartame 1. Another study found that even acceptable daily intakes of aspartame might make you hungrier and lead to weight gain 3.
…some research suggests an association between aspartame intake and metabolic damage to the central nervous system (CNS), such as changes in enzyme and neurotransmitter activities 2. Aspartame acts as a chemical stressor by elevating plasma cortisol levels and causing the production of excess free radicals. High cortisol levels and excess free radicals may increase the brain’s vulnerability to oxidative stress which may have adverse effects on neurobehavioral health 3.
There is also some evidence that high-aspartame consumption may lead to weaker spatial orientation, irritability, depression, and other neurobehavioral conditions 14. However, these studies are limited in scope and further research is needed to determine the long-term effects of aspartame on human health.
Worth researching more, especially if you eat/drink anything with this stuff - and it’s in a lot of food products.
IDK why people are so determined to consume that shit.
Because I like cold carbonated drinks, I like the taste of cola, but I don’t like the thick, sugary, syrupy taste of actual Coke?
Surely you realize it’s not because we have “aspartame cravings” or that we somehow think it’s healthier (there’s nothing healthy about Coke in any form anyway)…
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Well, that’s cool, no disrespect from me, I drink coffee, fruit juice, and water as well, but I think it would be nice if you recognized that it’s not that “people are so determined to consume that shit” as though it’s a mystery or they’re stupid or something… :/
Your comment makes it sound like people start jonesing for Aspartame, when I’m quite positive most people who like Diet sodas don’t care what the artificial sweetener is, they just know they don’t like the taste of full-sugar sodas.
If I misread the intent of your comment, I apologize, but it just feels…a little aggressive, that’s all.
Some just like soda, I don’t care about sweetener. But i always prefer sugar free soda to avoid all that suar since that traditionally has been considered the unhealthy option. I just go with the least unhealthy option.
Now, even if these things prove true for Aspartame it comes down to if that actually matters for the consumption levels we have. It didn’t say much apart from not taking safe consumption levels into account, so it may not really be “dangerous” with current use for all we know. Other points like increased weight gain might be worth considering however.
I need my caffeine, but loathe the taste of coffee. So I drink tons of coke. If I drank the sugar variation, my size would be measured in football field units. With diet, I at least am not morbidly obese.
I switched to mate for my caffeine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_(drink)
My wife introduced me to Diet Coke, I had no interest in it before. What followed is years of mild consumption, mostly with fast food. It just became the taste I prefer. I’m drinking my last right now, with a final fast food burger. I knew it was garbage, but I needed to be reminded that it was garbage.
Same for me. I got in the habit of having one after dinner while I cleaned the kitchen. Trying to replace it with still or sparkling water and doing well. Nothing tastes better than diet coke after a long afternoon nap, but, luckily, I never get to nap these days so not a problem!