2023-05-15 19:48:00
The World Health Organization has recommended that artificial sweeteners (sugar substitutes) not be used to control weight or reduce non-communicable diseases.
A guideline issued by the organization stated that the use of artificial sweeteners does not help reduce body fat, and their long-term use may have harms, such as an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to the results of a study of the available evidence.
The recommendation applies to all people except those with diabetes, and does not apply to personal care products such as toothpaste, skin cream and medicines.
Artificial sweeteners include: stevia and its derivatives, saccharin, sucralose, aspartame, advantame, neotame, cyclamates, and acesulfame K.
The organization confirmed, in a statement, that a systematic review of the available evidence indicated that the use of artificial sweeteners “confers no long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
Francisco Branca, Director of Nutrition and Food Safety at the World Health Organization, said, “Whoever wants to control weight should consider other ways to reduce sugar intake, such as eating food that contains natural sugars, such as fruits, or unsweetened foods and drinks.”
The new WHO guidelines contradict previous scientific studies that have long confirmed that artificial sugar substitutes do not carry any nutritional benefits, but they do not harm.
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