RISK FACTOR It’s official – sweetener in Diet Coke and chewing gum IS a cancer risk, say WHOA COMMON sweetener used in Diet Coke is linked to cancer, the World Health Organization today confirmed. 2 Model Kate Moss in a promo shot for Diet Coke Credit: Diet Coke2 A common sweetener used in Diet Coke is linked to cancer, the World Health Organization has confirmed Credit: ReutersDr Mary Schubauer-Berigan, of the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), said there is “limited evidence” but the chemical has the potential to cause liver cancer. It means that if you weigh 11st (70kg), you can safely consume up to 14 cans of Diet Coke daily. "There is no convincing evidence that it causes cancer in humans, and people shouldn’t be worried about getting cancer from aspartame in food and drink. "Your overall diet is more important than individual foods or ingredients for reducing cancer risk.

Source: The Star July 14, 2023 09:18 UTC