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Biohacker Compares Diet Coke Risks to Red Wine

11/9/2025

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Biohacker Bryan Johnson compared the health impacts of Diet Coke and red wine.
He said Diet Coke with aspartame has no calories but may disrupt gut microbiomes and increase diabetes and heart disease risk.
A 2023 study indicated artificial sweeteners could alter gut health.
Animal studies linked aspartame to glucose metabolism issues.
Johnson said one daily glass of wine could raise cancer risk, per World Health Organization guidance.

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Biohacker Bryan Johnson compared the health impacts of Diet Coke and red wine.
He said Diet Coke with aspartame has no calories but may disrupt gut microbiomes and increase diabetes and heart disease risk.
A 2023 study indicated artificial sweeteners could alter gut health.
Animal studies linked aspartame to glucose metabolism issues.
Johnson said one daily glass of wine could raise cancer risk, per World Health Organization guidance.