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Long-Term Artificial Sweetener Intake Tied to Obesity Risk

Findings seen for aspartame, saccharin, and diet beverage consumption over 25 years of follow-up

WHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen

A WHO agency on Thursday declared aspartame is a possible carcinogen, fueling further debate on the safety of the artificial sweetener

WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame’s Safety

Aspartame continues to have approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a safe product

WHO Says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss

Artificial sweeteners linked to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early death in adults

Common Sugar Substitute Negatively Impacts Cardiovascular Risk

Erythritol linked to incident MACE risk and enhances platelet reactivity and thrombosis formation

Artificially Sweetened Drinks May Up Risk for Urinary Incontinence

Higher risk seen among women drinking one or more beverages per day

Higher Artificial Sweetener Consumption Linked to CVD Risk

Aspartame intake linked to increased risk for cerebrovascular events, while acesulfame potassium and sucralose linked to CHD risk

Higher intake of sugary beverages and artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease

Incident CVD Up With Sugary, Artificially Sweetened Drinks

Risks for first incident CVD increased for higher consumers of sugary drinks, ASBs versus nonconsumers
Nonnutritive sweeteners are increasingly being consumed by children

AAP: Info Sparse for Nonnutritive Sweetener Use in Children

NNSs may promote small amounts of weight loss, but isolated use unlikely to lead to substantial weight loss
People who increase their consumption of sweet beverages -- either fruit juice or drinks with added sugars -- are at greater risk over time for developing diabetes

Increasing Intake of Any Sugary Drink Ups Diabetes Risk

Substituting one sugary drink daily with one water, coffee, or tea lowers risk