'Possible cancer risk' in Diet Coke, Coke Zero and moreAs well as being used in Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Pepsi Max, Aspartame is also listed as an ingredient in Fanta, Lucozade and Dr Pepper (Image: PA)An artificial sweetener used in drinks including Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Pepsi Max is set to be named “possibly carcinogenic to humans” next month. Aspartame will be declared a potential cancer risk in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) reclassification, insiders have claimed. Bournemouth Echo: As well as being used in Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Pepsi Max, Aspartame is also listed as an ingredient in Fanta, Lucozade and Dr PepperAs well as being used in Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Pepsi Max, Aspartame is also listed as an ingredient in Fanta, Lucozade and Dr Pepper (Image: PA)It is roughly 200 times sweeter than sugar and is used in a wide variety of “diet” and “sugar-free” products. As well as being used in Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Pepsi Max, it is also listed as an ingredient in Fanta, Lucozade and Dr Pepper. Over-use of a product that can potentially be carcinogenic will mean you are increasing the risk of cancer.

Source: The Star June 30, 2023 07:44 UTC