4 Alarming Reasons You Should Avoid Drinking Diet Soda, According To A Doctor - Page 4
3. It can destroy your gut health.

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Need another reason to put that diet soda down? Dr. Sethi says drinking bubbly diet sodas “can negatively impact insulin sensitivity and disrupt gut microbiome, affecting your gut health.” Many diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners, such as Sucralose, which research suggests can affect metabolism and lead to weight gain rather than loss.