Is sugar free sodas dangerous?
No, there is no research that shows that sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose are dangerous. However, we prefer to compare sugary soft drinks against light soft drinks and the effects on health. It is beyond reasonable doubt that soft drinks with sugar are among the worst there is. Some people like to compare soft drinks with water and that you should drink water. That's right, but we do not choose to drink soft drinks because we prefer water.
Sugar free soft drinks and diabetes
Soft drinks contain calorie-free or almost calorie-free sweeteners such as Acesulfame potassium (E 950), Aspartame (E 951), Cyclamic acid, cyclamates (E 952), Sodium cyclamate, Saccharin (E 954) and Sucralose (E 955) as a safe alternative for you with diabetes. It has even been shown in a study that it has a better or equivalent effect on blood sugar, insulin sensitivity and weight.
Is diet sodas bad for your teeth?
You can see it from two perspectives. One is that it is significantly better than soda with sugar which makes it a better option for your teeth. The second perspective is that it contains acids and other substances that corrode the teeth. Switching to soft drinks is not an option to avoid brushing your teeth but is a better choice with regard to dental health.
