How and why are carbonated soft drinks, even without sugar or calories (like Dr. Pepper Zero), still considered ‘bad’ for your health?

Question

How and why are carbonated soft drinks, even without sugar or calories (like Dr. Pepper Zero), still considered ‘bad’ for your health?

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Answer 1

The acid still present in the drinks, through carbonation and sweeteners, erodes the enamel on your teeth. Some say the artificial sweeteners themselves are bad, but I don’t know much about that.