Coke - Zero Review

I grabbed a Coke Zero from the fridge at work because it was free and I figured I'd try it to see if it's any good.  It turned out not to be so bad tasting, but there are other reasons why I don't think I'll drink this again.

Taste
It does taste ALMOST like regular Coca-Cola.  The keyword there is ALMOST.  This product would not fool me because I love the super sweet taste of regular coke.  I've been drinking coke slurpees all my life and I can't be tricked!

Good Health Benefits
This is a big plus, there are no calories and no sugar which is very unique of any soda.  It means that I don't have to worry about the sugar highs and low I get from regular coke, and I don't have to worry about the weight gain that comes from too much sugar.

Potential Health Negatives
I don't think I have that rare disease I've read about that makes it unsafe to drink phenylalanine, one of the key ingredients in this, but it still worries me.  I'd rather drink all natural coke with all natural sugar than fake sugar anyday.  In my everyday life I NEVER use Nutrasweet or other sugar substitutes, I ALWAYS grab the real sugar packets.  Real foods may be less healthy as far as weight gain, but in my mind they are more natural and the body can process them better.

Overall
I am not a doctor, nor did I speak to one, so if you are concerned then talk to a real doctor.  I've read articles that say the ingredient is perfectly safe and other articles that say to stay away.  I just cannot recommend this product based on the chemical ingredients used.  I'd rather drink regular coke, which tastes better, and go run a few miles to lose the calories than drink something with zero calories and have to worry about the health risks.  Yes it can satisfy my Coke craving, but no I'm not going to try it again.  You decide!!