A doctor who graduated from Harvard University has gone viral after revealing whether diet sodas are truly better for us.
Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, shares his experience and knowledge with his 410,000 followers on TikTok (@doctorsethimd).
He previously shared how vaping could be “killing sperm” alongside using saunas and mobile phones, reports What’s The Jam.
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Now, in a recent clip, racking up over 160,000 views and over a thousand likes, he’s answered the old-age question; are diet sodas really better for us?
He begins by sharing four facts.
“Women who drink two or more diet sodas daily face a significantly higher risk of heart attack and strokes,” the 42-year-old says.
Secondly, Dr Sethi, from California, US, explains that the high phosphorus content in diet sodas can contribute to chronic kidney disease.
He continues: “Diet sodas can negatively impact insulin sensitivity and disrupt the gut microbiome, affecting your gut health
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“They can increase cravings for high-calorie foods, disrupting appetite control.”
And his final point: “Ultimately, diet sodas offer no nutritional benefits.”
Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.
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“Everything in moderation,” Jenny commented.
Lennon added: “So glad I never liked any soda regular or diet.”
“I lost 50lbs on diet sodas,” another user said.
Someone else commented: “Way better for your teeth”
“Me on my way to go get a Diet Coke,” one person added.
But does this mean we should be opting for regular sodas instead?
Dr Sethi added: “When I mention that diet soft drinks aren’t the best alternative to regular soda – we should still try to limit both.
“Regular because of the high sugar content, and diet due to artificial sweeteners like aspartame.
“Healthier choices would be water, still or sparkling, with natural fruit flavouring.
“Or unsweetened coffee and tea.”
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