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Artificial Sweeteners
News: Recently, WHO released recommendations against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight control and prevention of lifestyle diseases.
What are artificial sweeteners?
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are used as alternatives to natural sugars. These sweeteners are chemically synthesized and provide a sweet taste without the high calorie content of regular sugar.
They are commonly used in various food and beverage products, including diet sodas, sugar-free desserts, and low-calorie snacks.
Examples - saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), sucralose, neotame, and advantame.
Such sweeteners claim to offer benefits for weight management, diabetes control, tooth decay prevention etc
Key Findings:
WHO advises against using artificial sweeteners as a means of achieving weight control or reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases. WHO said that in long term, eventually such sweeteners are responsible for weight gain.
A potential link between artificial sweeteners and bladder cancer and preterm birth in pregnant women.
Higher intake linked with increased risk of type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease etc.
What did the WHO recommened??
Opt for higher intake of naturally occurring sugars from fruits.
Diabetics are also advised to be cautious, as they are at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Experts highlight the potential risk of insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes associated with artificial sweetener consumption.
Avoid drinking of Diet colas as they use artificial sweeteners to achieve their zero-sugar claims!
Avoid erythritol due to its potential health risks. (It's a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol that people use as a sugar substitute)
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