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By dotFIT experts
on February 01, 2009
It’s true that Splenda (which 600 times sweeter than sugar) is made using chlorine, but there is no evidence that the chlorine atoms in sucralose are any more dangerous than they are in sodium chloride (i.e. table salt). More...
By dotFIT experts
on November 02, 2008
There is no valid research showing that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is associated health problems or weight gain. More...
By dotFIT experts
on November 02, 2008
Yes, as the most current pervasive thinking goes, we should all pay attention to our sodium intake and some people more than others. High sodium (salt) intake increases blood pressure and reducing sodium intake decreases it. More...

Can diet soda cause metabolic syndrome?

Can diet soda cause metabolic syndrome?

Answer: The short answer is no. There is no cause-and-effect relationship established with drinking diet soda and metabolic syndrome (which is a host of obesity-related diseases). An observational study (arriving at conclusions from assumed premises) published in Circulation, July 2007, looked at the dietary habits of subjects in the long-running Framingham heart study and concluded there was an association. However, the subjects in the study already had weight-related health issues and were likely drinking diet in place of regular soda at the advice of their doctor. Keep in mind that some people may drink a Diet Coke with their cheeseburger and fries to minimize the calories of the meal.

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