'There's one healthy drink everyone should avoid, especially women'

A doctor who graduated from Harvard University has gone viral after issuing a warning about diet drinks. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, shares his experience and knowledge with his 410,000 followers on TikTok (@doctorsethimd). He previously said caping could be "killing sperm" as well as warning about the fertility risks of saunas and mobile phones.

Now, in a recent clip, racking up over 160,000 views and over a thousand likes, he's answered the question of whether diet drinks are better for us. He said: "Women who drink two or more diet sodas daily face a significantly higher risk of heart attack and strokes." And he said that the high phosphorus content in diet drinks can contribute to chronic kidney disease.

He added: "Diet sodas can negatively impact insulin sensitivity and disrupt the gut microbiome, affecting your gut health They can increase cravings for high-calorie foods, disrupting appetite control." Dr Sethi said: "Ultimately, diet sodas offer no nutritional benefits." Users flocked to the comments to share their reactions.

"Everything in moderation," Jenny commented. Lennon added: "So glad I never liked any soda regular or diet." "I lost 50lbs on diet sodas," another user said.

Someone else commented: "Way better for your teeth [...

]" "Me on my way to go get a Diet Coke," one person added. But does this mean we should be opting for regular sodas instead? Dr Sethi added: "When I mention that diet soft drinks aren't the best alternative to regular soda we s.