The report also says that diet drinks with phosphorous can make it harder for the body to absorb calcium, which can make bones more fragile.
In particular, one study found that the bone mineral density in the hips of women who drank three or more diet colas a day was lower. However, it’s important to note that this study seems to have looked at how all soda affects bone density, not just diet soda.
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A 2017 study found that people over 60 who drink one diet soda every day have a three times greater chance of getting dementia. So whether it’s diet cola or any other diet soft drinks, either way, most of these “diet” sodas can potentially affect your brain health and functioning.
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Several bad eating habits have been shown to make some people more likely to get cancer. For example, in a 2016 report, a study pointed out that the sweetener sucralose had been shown to cause leukemia and other blood cancers in male mice. Sucralose is also the main ingredient in some sugar substitutes.
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Tracy Parker from the British Heart Foundation says that there needs to be more research on sweeteners so that people know what happens when they use them.
“Approval, before they can be added to food, is a rigorous process, so you can feel confident they are safe to eat. While these findings shouldn’t cause undue concern, it’s always a good idea to look at the amount of sugar and sweeteners in your diet,” says Parker.
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