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Title: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Al Doggity on May 04, 2017, 02:18:34 PM
I fully realize I might be late on this and a lot of you probably already knew, but for those of you (like me) that didn't know:

Diet soda is basically just as bad for your teeth as regular soda  :- :-\  :-[  :'(

I drink so much of it. I don't really have a weight issue, but as I've talked about before on here, I love processed sugar, I know it's potentially dangerous, blah blah blah, etc.

I started drinking diet soda years ago primarily to cut down on sugar, but I was convinced that an added benefit was that consuming less processed sugar was good for my teeth. I just found out today that the acid in carbonated drinks is actually the most erosive part, so drinking a ton of diet soda is basically as bad as drinking a ton of regular soda. I guess I'll just stick to infrequent/moderate regular soda consumption and water. The wasted years  :'(

Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Man of Steel on May 04, 2017, 02:36:31 PM
Titanic sinks, Washington crosses Delaware, Lincoln shot, Pearl Harbor attacked, Man lands on moon, etc.... ;D
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Kwon on May 04, 2017, 02:51:08 PM
Titanic sinks, Washington crosses Delaware, Lincoln shot, Pearl Harbor attacked, Man lands on moon, etc.... ;D

+1

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Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: HockeyFightFan on May 04, 2017, 02:56:02 PM
I fully realize I might be late on this and a lot of you probably already knew, but for those of you (like me) that didn't know:

Diet soda is basically just as bad for your teeth as regular soda  :- :-\  :-[  :'(

I drink so much of it. I don't really have a weight issue, but as I've talked about before on here, I love processed sugar, I know it's potentially dangerous, blah blah blah, etc.

I started drinking diet soda years ago primarily to cut down on sugar, but I was convinced that an added benefit was that consuming less processed sugar was good for my teeth. I just found out today that the acid in carbonated drinks is actually the most erosive part, so drinking a ton of diet soda is basically as bad as drinking a ton of regular soda. I guess I'll just stick to infrequent/moderate regular soda consumption and water. The wasted years  :'(



That semen you gulp is probably bad for them too...
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Nether Animal on May 04, 2017, 03:03:45 PM
I drink at least a two liter of diet dr pepper or pepsi a day. Bad habit but i switched from energy drinks to save money and i've had far worse habits in the past...
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: funk51 on May 04, 2017, 03:29:50 PM
read what aspartame does to your brain..
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 04, 2017, 03:40:50 PM
Soda is something for kids & hebrews
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: FREAKgeek on May 04, 2017, 04:11:38 PM
The shrimp tails aren't helping either.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: YngiweRhoads on May 04, 2017, 05:01:41 PM
I call bullshit on this
These internet facts, use a  few science facts mixed with absurd conclusions.

EVERY carbonated beverage is a weak acid that can have negative effect on tooth enamel.
CO2 gas + water > carbonic acid   H2CO3

The sugared drinks have the same level of weak acid PLUS a lot of sugar.
FYI, the dissolved sugar is a much bigger issue for tooth decay.

Howard

BS chemistry
MAT physics
EdD Science Ed
 ;)


Yep
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: tres_taco_combo on May 04, 2017, 05:12:42 PM
i drink lemon water

1/4 cup lemon juice (100% ) then pour it in a shaker with about 20 oz water + shake = refreshing lemonaid tasting drink

tons of perks of lemon juice /w water


http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-lemon-water-you-didnt-know-about.html


life hacks
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Rudee on May 04, 2017, 05:22:32 PM
i drink lemon water

1/4 cup lemon juice (100% ) then pour it in a shaker with about 20 oz water + shake = refreshing lemonaid tasting drink

tons of perks of lemon juice /w water


http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-lemon-water-you-didnt-know-about.html


life hacks


With the acidic lemon juice, RIP to your teeth enamel friendo.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Al Doggity on May 04, 2017, 05:23:44 PM
That semen you gulp is probably bad for them too...

You're the one who swallows semen. Plus you live in a bus station.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Al Doggity on May 04, 2017, 05:32:39 PM
I call bullshit on this
These internet facts, use a  few science facts mixed with absurd conclusions.

EVERY carbonated beverage is a weak acid that can have negative effect on tooth enamel.
CO2 gas + water > carbonic acid   H2CO3

The sugared drinks have the same level of weak acid PLUS a lot of sugar.
FYI, the dissolved sugar is a much bigger issue for tooth decay.

Howard

BS chemistry
MAT physics
EdD Science Ed
 ;)

It's always good to be skeptical, especially when it comes to stuff you hear about food because it seems what they say is good for us changes almost daily. That being said, sugar and acid do different things to the teeth. Sugar reacts to the bacteria in your mouth and eats through your teeth in patches in what's called tooth decay. Acid doesn't need to have a chemical reaction. It eats through your enamel everytime you consume in what's called dental erosion. 

Additionally, these acids we consume aren't necessarily mild. In comparison to battery, maybe, but If you leave a slice of lemon on exposed skin for days the skin can literally burn. And it can pit marble. Teeth aren't industrial grade, so consuming this stuff regularly can have a pretty serious impact.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Las Vegas on May 04, 2017, 05:50:50 PM
no, man.  it's the phosphoric acid... not the carbonic
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Hypertrophy on May 04, 2017, 06:20:59 PM
no, man.  it's the phosphoric acid... not the carbonic

Exactly. Howard must have been sleeping when they covered pH in class. Carbonic acid alone  in soft drinks typically doesn't bring the pH must less than 6.8 out of 7 (neutral) - so it does diddly to your teeth. Phosphoric acid laced sodas have a pH below 3- and this level of acidity definitely attacks your tooth enamel.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/soda-water-seltzer-carbonated-damaging-tooth-enamel_us_56b0aea2e4b0fbfdd6152867 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/soda-water-seltzer-carbonated-damaging-tooth-enamel_us_56b0aea2e4b0fbfdd6152867)

Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Las Vegas on May 04, 2017, 06:28:40 PM
Exactly. Howard must have been sleeping when they covered pH in class. Carbonic acid alone  in soft drinks typically doesn't bring the pH must less than 6.8 out of 7 (neutral) - so it does diddly to your teeth. Phosphoric acid laced sodas have a pH below 3- and this level of acidity definitely attacks your tooth enamel.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/soda-water-seltzer-carbonated-damaging-tooth-enamel_us_56b0aea2e4b0fbfdd6152867 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/soda-water-seltzer-carbonated-damaging-tooth-enamel_us_56b0aea2e4b0fbfdd6152867)



another thing that really trips me the hell out, are those little sour candies ppl give their children..  very very acidic and seemingly designed to destroy.  no use for shit... so it's like: WHY... WHY
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: ESFitness on May 04, 2017, 06:38:33 PM
Dont they use phosphoric acid from matches to make meth? Probably had to listen to over2 dozen tweakersbdiscussing their meth recipes while in prison. Inremember hearing about using the red shit on matches. Not a lotta meth users with normal teeth.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Never1AShow on May 04, 2017, 08:16:34 PM
Howard is right, it's the sugar, and even if it wasn't why go back to regular soda to get the acid plus the sugar?

And double blind studies have shown all those aspartame claims to be false.  Those who claim headaches or whatever are drama queens.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Al Doggity on May 04, 2017, 08:43:19 PM
Howard is right, it's the sugar, and even if it wasn't why go back to regular soda to get the acid plus the sugar?

And double blind studies have shown all those aspartame claims to be false.  Those who claim headaches or whatever are drama queens.

You don't even have to DO a google search to see this isn't true. Someone posted a link here in the thread, but if you bothered to do a google search, you would see pages results showing this is inaccurate.

The point of switching to diet soda was not to have to worry about consuming it in moderation. I would sometimes drink an entire 2 liter bottle in a day. If it's just as bad for teeth, then there is no point in consuming it indiscriminately. And if I am going to drink it only infrequently, I might as well just stick with the better tasting version and water the rest of the time, as I said in my opening post.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: tres_taco_combo on May 04, 2017, 10:26:11 PM

With the acidic lemon juice, RIP to your teeth enamel friendo.

through a straw?
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: heenok on May 05, 2017, 12:20:11 AM
Regular soda is much much much worse for your teeth than diet one. You have no fucking clue. You see the acidic taste you get after drinking sugary drinks ? That acidic environement is what ruins your teeth. The diet version doesnt do that.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: funk51 on May 05, 2017, 07:58:47 AM
this guy used to like to drink his own piss.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: residue on May 05, 2017, 08:03:30 AM
i just brew gallons of hibiscus or elderberry tea and put it in the fridge,
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Princess L on May 05, 2017, 08:24:37 AM
Probably works just as well with diet soda  :-X

Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: FREAKgeek on May 05, 2017, 09:41:16 AM
I just read a couple of articles on the Internets about this so now I'm an expert on this topic.

They say the carbonated water isn't that acidic and it's likely not to pose a risk unless you're a total crackhead. The sugar is far worse.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Man of Steel on May 05, 2017, 09:50:07 AM
i just brew gallons of hibiscus or elderberry tea and put it in the fridge,

Do you brew this in the Shire? or Mordor?
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Tapeworm on May 05, 2017, 09:54:53 AM
Do you brew this in the Shire? or Mordor?

Precious!  ;D
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: OLKE_TEXAS on May 05, 2017, 09:56:47 AM
Diet soda makes me pee a lot. Anyone notice that?

I dont drink it because it does not have the kick of a regular soda. No suger means no reward. Might as wel drink water.

Just like non alcohol beers it does not provide you system with anything to give you pleasure. Might as wel drink a soda instead of a non alcohol beer.

Back to my question: does diet soda makes you piss like a horse to? Speak on this getbig...
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Kwon on May 05, 2017, 09:58:22 AM
Diet soda makes me pee a lot. Anyone notice that?

Yep, noticed you peeing yesterday.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Tapeworm on May 05, 2017, 10:01:43 AM
Diet soda makes me pee a lot. Anyone notice that?

I dont drink it because it does not have the kick of a regular soda. No suger means no reward. Might as wel drink water.

Just like non alcohol beers it does not provide you system with anything to give you pleasure. Might as wel drink a soda instead of a non alcohol beer.

Back to my question: does diet soda makes you piss like a horse to? Speak on this getbig...

I squirt like cow that hasn't been milked for a week.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: OLKE_TEXAS on May 05, 2017, 10:10:00 AM
I drink at least a two liter of diet dr pepper or pepsi a day. Bad habit but i switched from energy drinks to save money and i've had far worse habits in the past...

Yo Neither Animal. Serious question this time: 2 litre is a lot. Doesnt it give you any disconfort like burping and pissing like a horse? (Makes me piss like crazy). How much energy drinks did you consume before switching to diet soda? You stopped caffine all together or do you drink coffee on top of the 2 litre diet soda? You got a office job where you can gulp diet soda at you desk? Or do you drink this soda after work? If so dont you have to get up during the night to piss like 4x? Once again 2 litre is a lot, a lot.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: OLKE_TEXAS on May 05, 2017, 10:15:13 AM
I squirt like cow that hasn't been milked for a week.

Lol Bro that is a clear answer. It makes you piss like crazy. Thanx for working with me on this survey

Not milking my cows for a week would probably mean bursted udders!.
My berthas produce serious amounts of milk a day let alone in a week.
Allrigh I am off to the barns to check up on the mexican helpers. God bless them.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: OLKE_TEXAS on May 05, 2017, 10:18:09 AM
Yep, noticed you peeing yesterday.

You Sir have keen eye and solid memory.

I pissed in zilloth's mouth with my 4 incher last night oh yes I did.
A monsterous amount because I just had a diet moutain dew. Great relieve it was.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: Parker on May 05, 2017, 10:22:59 AM
Do you brew this in the Shire? or Mordor?
The Shire-folk tend to take a little more care in the brewing technique. And you will be gleefully tipsy. You don't know what you are going to get from the folks in Mordor.
Title: Re: Bad News About Diet Soda
Post by: wes on May 05, 2017, 10:33:41 AM
I`ll still drink it.........can`t be worsde than rotgut tequila!  ;)