is it true

[jrobinson200]

that diet coke gives u the runs?!

[Ethel]

It is true. It is the artificial sweetener that causes it - aspartame.

This is in many diet foods and drinks, so it is not just diet coke. Try eating a pack or two of sugar free polo mints.

Aspartame is evil stuff and should be avoided - it is a known headache trigger in many people as well as the laxative effects.

[briar-rose]

In trials, it was also seen to cause cancer in rodents

[phil87015]

If it is i'll be buying a warehouse full to get rid of my constipation.

[Ethel]

If you have constipation try prunes, fruit juices, senna or over the counter laxatives.

Not this poisonous chemical.

[briar-rose]

try a cabbage curry Phil - straight through the eye of a needle

[puddicat]

phil i was trialing that benefiber in liquid satchet form, been into boots and noticed they had it in powder form, i found it very good for keeping you regular especially if you are not into veggies and fruit, not saying that this should be a total substitute for your 5 portions a day!the liquid was quite palatable like apple juice, i sumise that the powder form will be tastless so that you can add to most things, anyway give it a try a bit pricey but shop around you might get it cheaper somewhere else1

[jolou71]

It's not just the sweetener either- caffine in excess is also a laxative!