PolitiFact examines mixed evidence on diet sodas and quitting strategies
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Updated · PBS NewsHour · May 2
PolitiFact examines mixed evidence on diet sodas and quitting strategies
5 articles · Updated · PBS NewsHour · May 2
The article says WHO's 2022 review of 50 trials found no significant overall effects, while a 2023 WHO panel labelled aspartame possibly carcinogenic.
Experts cited say diet soda is generally preferable to sugary soda, but water, seltzer or unsweetened tea remain healthier choices as researchers probe possible effects on metabolism, gut microbes and brain responses.
The piece also outlines quitting tactics, including substituting drinks, tapering caffeine, identifying triggers and adding friction to soda access, reflecting continuing uncertainty over long-term harms from artificially sweetened beverages.
Is your daily diet soda habit quietly increasing your risk for dementia and cognitive decline?
Could your diet soda intake be affecting the health and metabolism of your future children?