What sweetener is in Diet Coke UK?

In Great Britain and Ireland, aspartame is one of our most commonly used sweeteners. It’s made from the same building blocks of protein found in everyday foods, like meat, fish and eggs, and is used by food and drink manufacturers in a range of products, including yoghurts, chewing gum and soft drinks.

Is Diet Coke bad for runners?

Since endurance runners have been found to typically have lower bone mineral density than those who take part in ball-based sports, it’s possible that diet cola can further impact the bones and potentially contribute to debilitating injuries such as stress fractures.

Is Diet Coke bad for athletes?

Sodas should not be part of an athlete’s regular diet unless treated as that…a TREAT. For example, several hours after a long game, one can enjoy a soda but for the serious athlete, soda is not the optimal choice, even for a treat.

What sweetener is usually used in Diet Coke?

Diet Coke in our bottles and cans is sweetened with aspartame. We also offer Diet Coke sweetened with SPLENDA®.

What’s Better Diet Coke or Coke Zero?

The key difference between the two drinks is in the proportions of these ingredients, giving each has a slightly different flavour profile. There is a little difference in nutrient content: both provide less than 4kJ energy (nothing) and have less than 40mg sodium per 250ml (1 cup).

Why do marathon runners drink Coke?

Coke often calms an upset stomach and, surprisingly enough, the deep belches it stimulates tends to release some of the bloating that can build up in a racer during such a long event. This is drawn from running more than 100 trail marathons, ultras, and adventure races and I hope it helps.

Why do runners drink Diet Coke?

Research from many institutions has shown it helps mobilize fats and sugar into the bloodstream, making it available for use by the athlete, which should improve endurance performance. Many athletes, including yours truly, have experienced the boost a few sips of cola can provide during a long-course race.

Can athletes drink coffee?

Today, Olympic athletes are permitted to enjoy a cup of coffee before competing. But between 1984-2004, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned high concentrations of caffeine from all Olympic events. It represents a health risk to the athletes. It violates the spirit of sport.

Are there any artificial sweeteners in Diet Coke?

While artificial sweeteners, like the ones found in Diet Coke, may not have any calories, they can make you crave more sugar. According to the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, “artificial sweeteners, precisely because they are sweet, encourage sugar craving and sugar dependence.”

How many mg of aspartame in Diet Coke?

The scientists found that toxins were released when gut bacteria were exposed to each artificial sweetener, and it only took one mg/ml of the artificial sweeteners to turn the bacteria toxic. A can of Diet Coke contains around 180mg of aspartame.

What happens to your body when you drink Diet Coke every day?

Despite it’s zero calories, though, it can still harm your body in a multitude of different ways. Thanks to the artificial sweeteners and other ingredients contained within each can, this is what happens to your body when you drink Diet Coke every day.

What are the benefits of Diet Coke with Splenda?

• Diet Coke is a delicious, crisp tasting, no calorie sparkling cola that gives you the refreshment you want throughout the day. • Crisp and refreshing, sweetened with Splenda. Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.