A man who was so addicted to Diet Coke that he'd drink two litres a day says he has noticed an improvement in his health since quitting. Al Baker decided to go cold turkey a month ago, after learning about the potential health consequences associated with aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in the drink.
Aspartame will be listed as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (meaning it has possible links to cancer) from next month, based on the findings of the World Health Organisation (WHO). It is commonly used in thousands of products including diet fizzy drinks, ice cream and chewing gum.
Al, aged 49, said: "My vice was always Diet Coke. A few weeks ago, my mum watched a TV show about the carcinogenic properties of sweeteners and called me in a state of fear.
