For some, diet soda may be better than a more sugary option.
These sweeteners might alter taste preferences, leading individuals to consume more sodium-rich foods, exacerbating high blood pressure.
How Much Diet Soda Is Too Much?
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While there are no official health recommendations for diet soda intake, some guidelines exist for approved artificial sweeteners.
The daily intake of aspartame is set at 50 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.
What About Zero-Sugar Soft Drinks?
Zero-sugar soft drinks are another alternative to regular soda.
These options use similar artificial sweeteners to diet sodas and don’t contain significant nutritional value.
More concrete evidence is necessary to understand diet drinks' effects on health.
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