Diet Coke drinkers have been issued a warning about the effects the popular beverage can have on the body after just one hour of consuming it.Last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that a common sweetener found in Diet Coke, called aspartame, can be 'possibly carcinogenic' to humans.Also found in sugar-free products such as chewing gum, aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sucrose and is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages.Niraj Naik, also known as The Renegade Pharmacist, first shared his knowledge of what Diet Coke does to the body back in 2015 through a viral infographic - and it's not good news.
According to the expert, changes that happen within that post-drink hour affect hunger, energy levels and much more. Previous studies have linked drinks with artificial sweeteners to weight gain, but further research has found they can affect more than just the scales.
A study published in the journal Current Atherosclerosis Reports suggests that artificially sweetened drinks may boost the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Naik explained that even the first sip of Diet Coke attacks teeth enamel within just 10 minutes.He said: "The phosphoric acid attacks the enamel in your teeth, while the artificial sweeteners like aspartame hit your system.
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