Over time research has found that diet soda is not only toxic it’s also addictive. Research is now finding that diet soda is causing increased heart attacks and strokes which may be due to the amount of sodium.
The study was preformed in LA with 2,500 people. Of those participants, the people who consumed diet soda on a daily basis had an increased rate of risk by 61%. This study also took into account drinking, smoking, exercising regularly, and calorie consumption. However, the rate of risk was just as high regardless of daily habits and activity.
At the beginning of the study, researchers asked participants how much and what kinds of sodas they drank. Individuals were then grouped into seven categories: no soda (less than one soda of any kind per month); moderate regular soda only (between one per month and six per week); daily regular soda (at least one per day); moderate diet soda only; daily diet soda only; and two groups of people who drink both kinds: moderate diet and any regular, and daily diet with any regular.
During the follow-up of approximately 9.3 years, there were 559 vascular events, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke (which is caused by rupture of a weakened blood vessel) (source).
Outside researchers say this study is inaccurate.
“One of the many flaws here is that participants were asked about soda intake at only one point in time, when they entered the study,” Besser said. “It is difficult to imagine that people’s intake of soda is constant during that period (source).”
While the research is not conclusive. Continuous research on this topic has brought to light the dangers of introducing foreign substances into the body on a consistent basis. Where ever your opinion lies, one fact is clear, soda is something that should be consumed sparingly. Think before you drink 
Adria Ali
Years ago several of my co workers were raving about this new muscle gain supplement. Soon they were all growing rapidly. However, I noticed that all of them began to become short tempered, mean and aggressive. Now, this harmless over the counter supplement has been taken off the shelves. I saw a clip on the nightly news, a kid in his early 20′s had to undergo surgery to remove the breast tissue that he has developed due to taking this product. The video below shows some of the affects this product can have on both men and women.
The products Tren Xtreme and Mass Extreme are among some of the products containing this “designer steriod.” The Food and Drug Administration is prosecuting American Cellular Labs for manufacturing these products.
Although this product has been pulled off the shelves, it can still be found online. It’s important that if you have a teen in your house you know which supplements they are taking. Research the products if you have any doubt that it is safe.
Adria Ali
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