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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Examining the Health Risks of Diet Soda and Artificial Sweeteners

This chapter explores the potential health risks of consuming diet soda, particularly the increased risk of pancreatic cancer in men due to the breakdown of aspartame into methanol and formaldehyde. It discusses enzyme activity differences between genders and suggests natural plant-based sweeteners as alternatives.

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