Potential side effects of consuming too much diet soda

Could disrupt gut health

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Some small studies in humans and animals suggest that artificial sweeteners could negatively affect gut health, but more research is needed.

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Erodes tooth enamel

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Acidic drinks, including regular and diet soda, may damage and erode tooth enamel.

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May cause headaches

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Consuming high amounts of aspartame and caffeine could cause headaches for some people.

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Could decrease bone density

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Some studies show that drinking diet soda could be associated with decreased bone density and an increased risk of fractures, possibly due to its phosphoric acid and caffeine content.

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