Your Diet Coke is still “safe” despite WHO ruling.

In early July, the World Health Organization declared that aspartame, a sugar substitute used in products like Diet Coke, was a possible carcinogen. This news naturally raised concerns among many consumers of these products. However, it’s essential to appreciate this information in its proper context.

Aspartame was classified as a “possible carcinogen,” belonging to Group 2B in the WHO’s classification list. This means that the evidence linking this substance to cancer is limited. In contrast, substances like tobacco, alcohol, and asbestos are classified as carcinogens for humans (Group 1) because there is a significant amount of evidence indicating that they cause cancer.

To pose a significant cancer risk, you would need to drink 14 cans of Diet Coke a day. Nonetheless, moderation is key.