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In reply to the discussion: Sugar is literally killing us: The stunning fatality rates behind our soda addiction [View all]goldent
(1,582 posts)22. "artificial sweeteners are bad for you, most likely they cause cancer"
I'd be interested in knowing if there is anything behind this statement. There is a very large amount of diet soda being consumed, so if there is a link to cancer we should be able to find it.
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marmar
Jul 2015
OP
That's a little like blaming rape victims - what the sweets industry has done is an assault...
jtuck004
Jul 2015
#24
It can be both convenient and vapid to resume there is no coercion in the free market
LanternWaste
Jul 2015
#52
Do you work for the sugar industry, or just sell heroin? Heroin dealers, at least, hjave morals.
jtuck004
Jul 2015
#48
This made me remember that absurd South Park episode parodying Rob Reiner and smoking
Amishman
Jul 2015
#56
Maybe you shouldn't defend killers and thieves. Not carrying water for scum sucking parasites
jtuck004
Jul 2015
#58
I think it definitely has boosted type 2 diabetes, especially people who are not obese
Marrah_G
Jul 2015
#2
"especially liquid sugar and high fructose which is very toxic." And you have a reputable source
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#16
"sugary" drinks actually usually have high fructose corn syrup in them which makes them worse.
cui bono
Jul 2015
#6
Yep. There's a Mexican food place near where I used to work that gets the Mexican coke.
cui bono
Jul 2015
#11
I know they use it in diet pepsi, wonder what diet sodas the women were drinking exactly. nt
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#23
You're close: Glacéau is a french sounding brand created by Energy Brands and the original product
GreatGazoo
Jul 2015
#40