May 222012
The June edition of the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, published by the School of Public Health, reminds summer revelers that a 2006 study found that alcohol mixed with artificial sweeteners is absorbed much more quickly than similar drinks made with natural sugar, which actually slows alcohol absorption. “Just one mixed drink containing diet soda may be enough to raise your blood alcohol level beyond the legal limit,” the article says. Another warning in the article is that individuals at genetic risk for colorectal cancer should avoid heavy drinking.