How Sweeteners Influence Weight
Though artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose contain few calories, they may affect hormones like insulin, leading to increased fat storage and weight gain.
Sweet but Dangerous
While diet soda won’t directly add many calories, its impact on your metabolism can make it easier to gain weight from other foods.
Conclusion
Diet soda’s artificial sweeteners might trigger weight gain indirectly by affecting how your body stores fat.