SEAT Anyone working to cut calories with a zero-calorie drink or snack may want to rethink that choice, according to a new study showing artificial sweeteners can damage your DNA. The North Carolina State University study specifically found the culprit to be sucralose, a zero-calorie sweetener created by altering real sugar. With so many kids eating out at school, KOMO News has begun polling local districts to find out if they use artificial sweeteners. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and the Everett School District (ESD) told KOMO News that they don’t…
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The WHO recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many unanswered questions
Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use? This is one of the most controversial topics in nutrition science. In early May 2023, the World Health Organization issued a statement warning against the use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss, except for people who have pre-existing diabetes. WHO based its new recommendation on a 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis of scientific studies on the consumption of sweeteners other than sugar in humans. This type of study examines a large body of research to draw…
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