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From: rpw3@fortune.UUCP
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Subject: Re: NutraSweet(tm) as a diuretic? - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 23-Jan-84 04:03:07 EST
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Posted: Mon Jan 23 04:03:07 1984
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fortune!rpw3    Jan 22 22:44:00 1984

I don't think it is just NutraSweet (tm?) that is a diuretic, I think it
has more to do with the overall balance of the beverage. In my (personal!)
experience, old Tab used to do the same thing, while (sugared) Coke was
much less "active". Both are MUCH more active than coffee or tea. Beer
is smoewhere in between.

Perhaps it has to do with the ion balance, phosphoric acid being a major
"flavor" component and all, and with the lack of sugar to balance osmotic
pressure. ????????

Rob Warnock

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