Not only is it bad for you, but there are six types of people, in particular, who should never drink diet soda due to its health side effects, according to doctors.

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Diet soda is widely known in the gastrointestinal community to irritate the gut so those with irritable bowel syndrome should stay away from these popular carbonated beverages.