Kingjoe97034 t1_ixul5mz wrote
The big one is that diet soda has a lot of phosphorus in it. If you drink too much, that can suck calcium out of your bones and not just weaken your bones but also encourage kidney stones.
Unablfgunre t1_ixuy8tk wrote
They also have other additives that essentially dehydrate your body.
antiquemule t1_ixv6zqw wrote
And what are they?
sixfourtykilo t1_ixv7y3k wrote
Well, to start with, caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic, which dehydrates you.
This is true of any caffeinated beverage really.
HairAreYourAerials t1_ixv9fyh wrote
It’s a mild diuretic.
Applejuiceinthehall t1_ixw10g2 wrote
It is, but people who drink 4 or more cups of coffee a day aren't less dehydrated than people who don't drink that much.
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