It also might explain why, says Swithers, scientific consensus on human use of artificial sweeteners is inconclusive, with various studies finding evidence of weight loss, weight gain or little effect ...

Artificial sweeteners give a sweet taste with few or no calories. But are they healthier? There are lots of different types in thousands of different products, including diet foods and drinks.

But, after their own share of health scares, are they really a better option? Nutritionist Jo Williams has the inside track on what artificial sweeteners are, the different types, the advantages and ...

Different artificial sweeteners also have different acceptable daily intakes (ADIs ... There is a shortage of evidence and research on individual types of sweeteners, which is evident in our national ...

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Artificial sweeteners can have a not-so ... “This addresses a longstanding puzzle why mixing two different sweeteners changes the aftertaste,” says Yuki Oka, a neuroscientist at Caltech ...

But do artificial sweeteners actually help ... At the end of the week, we did the same tests, to see what effect the two different sweeteners had had. The change in (fasting) blood sugar levels ...

For one, it doesn't directly establish that artificial sweeteners increase heart disease risk. The research also didn't distinguish between different types of artificial sweeteners, which may not ...

Consumption of popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study which calls for further safety research to examine ...