Is Diet Coke Bad For You?

Many questions and concerns surround Diet Coke because it is sugar free and contains an artificial sweetener called Aspartame. I remember the days decades ago when cyclamates were used to artificially sweeten food and then they were discovered to cause cancer. That left us all wondering thereafter if any artificial sweetener was safe. Surprisingly, Aspartame is! It is made from two amino acid molecules and an alcohol. Amino acids are in all protein, so it's no different than eating a piece of meat. The amount of alcohol in a can of diet coke is so little, you would get more alcohol from eating a piece of ripened fruit. Amino acids and alcohols are in a lot of things we eat and they are neutralized and detoxified readily in our digestive system and liver. So there is nothing bad about Diet Coke. It is my choice for a beverage when soda is included with a meal. For the best information about eating right, weight loss, and extending your life dramatically, purchase my book on life extension. It is available at www.lifeextensionbooks.net
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