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Doctors warn diet soda too good to be true or good for you
While many people turn to diet sodas to keep off extra pounds, what many don't know is that according to many physicians, too much diet soda is bad for your health. "Diet sodas are much more attractive than your usual soft drinks simply because the label says "sugar free."
What many people might not realize is that all, if not most, of these beverages contain a neurotoxin called Aspartame, which can be dangerous if consumed often. Seven Day Adventist Wellness Center Director Dr. Keith Horinouchi says one of the negative effects of consuming too much of it includes the potential damage of brain cells and can even cause more damage to those with diabetes.
"The metabolic change that the aspartame does to you is that it increases your weight which increases the insulin resistance, making the diabetes worse," Dr. Horinouchi stated. Although diet sodas claim to be better than their counterparts, Horinouchi says it's just too good to be true.
"The Sweetener actually makes you gain weight. In a recent study, the aspartame or the diet sodas compared with regular sodas and those that had the diet sodas gained more weight. That's really big news for those of us drinking diet sodas today," he said.
Aspartame is especially dangerous for those with diabetes who are trying to reduce their sugar intake.
While diet sodas are often portrayed as being a low calorie drink that's sugar free, Horinouchi says that's not the case.
Aspartic acid passes the blood brain barrier and deteriorates the neurons of the brain, which can hamper ones thinking. Dr. Horinouchi said, "The effect on the brain can cause brain fog, make you have lapses in memory, get headaches, even some digestive problems."
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