David Céspedes, longevity expert: “This is the type of Coca-Cola you should never drink”

When it comes to sugary drinks, there are very few choices that are actually good for your body. In most cases, sugar is the real enemy, packed into these beverages in significant amounts.

Despite the health risks, Coca-Cola remains one of the world’s most recognized and consumed soft drinks. It comes in several varieties, but they all share one thing: sugar. Longevity expert and content creator David Céspedes recently posted an Instagram video reviewing supermarket Coke options.

Which type of Coca-Cola is worst for you

“If you’re going to drink supermarket Coca-Cola, I’ll explain which one you should never touch and which is the least harmful,” Céspedes says. While he emphasizes that “none of them are healthy,” he points to the clear winners in the “worst” category: Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.

“The main problem is aspartame. Your body can’t metabolize it properly, and it disrupts your brain, your gut microbiome, and your overall system,” he explains.

Céspedes also addresses classic Coca-Cola: “It’s not safe either because it contains high-fructose corn syrup. It’s a ticking time bomb for your liver. One can has about 36 grams of sugar, enough to spike your blood sugar and increase inflammation,” he warns.

If you’re going to drink Coke, this is how to do it

Given how popular Coca-Cola is, Céspedes offers a practical compromise for those who don’t want to give it up entirely. “If you’re going to drink Coke, at least choose glass bottles. They don’t have the plastic lining of cans and usually use cane sugar, which your body handles much better than high-fructose corn syrup,” he advises.

He closes with a simple reminder for his followers: “If you’re going to indulge, do it with a glass bottle, in moderation, and knowing exactly what’s inside,” Céspedes concludes.

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