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2024.07.31
Zero-calorie cola or regular cola—which one does a cosmetic doctor recommend for dieting?
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Zero calories is an appealing phrase for those on a diet.
If you're someone who doesn't want to gain weight or wants to cut back on sugar for health reasons, you're probably choosing zero-calorie cola.
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I am Yoko Maeda, the supervising physician at BIANCA Aesthetic Medicine.
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Completed initial training at Okinawa Prefectural Nanbu Medical Center and Children's Medical Center. Worked in the Department of Radiology at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and at an aesthetic clinic. Encountered high-dose vitamin C intravenous therapy at a seminar by the Intravenous Therapy Research Society. Studied abroad as a Research Fellow at the Riordan Clinic in the United States. Achieved notable accomplishments, including passing the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine's specialist certification exam at the youngest age.
Currently serving as a Medical Director of Aesthetic Medicine at BIANCA. The role of a Medical Director of Aesthetic Medicine is to approach healthy beauty by caring for the body from within. As a professional in anti-aging care that treats aging from the inside out, I support patients in improving their constitution and maintaining a youthful appearance for years to come by proposing personalized treatments such as natural hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, and supplement therapy.
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When you drink cola, do you choose regular cola or zero-calorie cola?
Coke vs. Zero-Calorie Coke: Which Does the Cosmetic Doctor Recommend?
Cola contains a lot of sugar, so it's understandable that people trying to cut back on sugar avoid it. But if you're going to drink cola, I recommend regular cola.
Zero-calorie cola is a dream product that tastes sweet and delicious yet has zero calories. The secret to its sweetness lies in artificial sweeteners.
And this artificial sweetener is precisely why I don't recommend diet cola.
It might sound a bit strange that cola with sugar might actually be healthier, but let me explain why.
What types of artificial sweeteners are there?
There are several types of artificial sweeteners. Examples include the following ingredients:
- ・Aspartame・L-phenylalanine compound
- ・Acesulfame K
- ・Sucralose
Artificial sweeteners are cheaper than sugar and can be mass-produced. That's why many zero-calorie beverage products using artificial sweeteners are sold.
Points to Note About Artificial Sweeteners
Some people might wonder, "What's wrong with artificial sweeteners?"
The reason artificial sweeteners are dangerous is that they can be addictive and dull your sense of taste. As you become accustomed to artificial sweeteners, your perception of sweetness diminishes, potentially leading to increased consumption as you seek greater satisfaction.
Furthermore, artificial sweeteners are not absorbed by the body. This aspect, where they can cause abnormalities in sugar metabolism and make it easier for fat to accumulate, is also a cause for concern.
A study was actually conducted at the University of Texas comparing a group that drank one to two cans of zero-calorie cola daily with a group that drank regular cola. The results showed that the group drinking zero-calorie cola actually gained 50% more weight!
You could gain weight from zero-calorie cola!
Consuming artificial sweeteners in zero-calorie cola causes a shift in hormone secretion that promotes fat storage, leading to weight gain.
Reports also suggest that consuming artificial sweeteners may increase food cravings. Drinking zero-calorie beverages could make you hungrier, potentially leading to higher overall calorie intake.
The reassurance that "zero calories means you won't gain weight even if you drink a lot!" can lead to overconsumption, so be careful. Since it doesn't trigger the release of fat-storing hormones, regular cola with sugar is actually a better choice.
Of course, if you want to lose weight healthily, it's best to avoid both zero-calorie cola and regular cola. But if you do choose to drink it, I recommend sticking with regular cola.
If you're interested in weight loss or anti-aging care, please feel free to schedule a consultation. We will propose an approach tailored to each patient's unique constitution and circumstances.
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