It might not be a healthy alternative to sugary drinks after all. Even though it’s calorie-free, a growing body of research links diet soda consumption to obesity. It also contains chemicals like phosphoric acid, which impairs the body’s absorption of calcium. “So it isn’t good for your bones,” Rissetto says.
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