Consider Quitting Diet Coke

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The decision to consume aspartame depends on personal philosophy; some believe it's not harmful, while others are uncertain. The trade-offs of giving up aspartame and switching to sugary alternatives are also important to consider. The lack of transparency and difficulty in accessing information about the safety of aspartame is concerning. Despite quitting diet coke personally, the decision to do so is subjective and requires personal research.

Safety questions have haunted aspartame — the no-calorie sweetener used in many diet soft drinks and other low-calorie products — since its invention. Some answers exist, but should we trust them if they were influenced by the beverage industry?

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