Higher Artificial Sweetener Consumption Linked to CVD Risk
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 -- Higher artificial sweetener consumption is associated with an increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in The BMJ.
Charlotte Debras, from Sorbonne Paris Nord University, and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 8, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Some artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease, study says
Potential health woes from artificial sweeteners have expanded to include a possible link between some sugar substitutes and heart disease, a large-scale study suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - September 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial sweeteners 'may be bad for your heart' and are not a 'safe alternative to sugar'
A team of French researchers, who looked at the eating habits of 100,000 people, found those who ate the most artificial sweeteners were a tenth more likely to suffer heart disease. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial sweeteners linked to increased risk of heart disease, study finds
Research involving 103,000 French adults shows sweeteners ‘should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar’Artificial sweeteners are linked to an increased risk of heart disease and “should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar”, according to researchers.The harmful effects of added sugars have been long established for multiple chronic diseases, leading food companies to use artificial sweeteners instead in a wide range of food and drinks consumed daily by millions of people worldwide.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 7, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Health Medical research Heart disease Science Society France Food & drink industry Food safety Sugar Source Type: news
Artificial sweeteners should 'not be assumed to be safe', scientist warns
Dr Eran Elinav, the microbiologist who led the Israeli study on 120 people, said: 'We should not assume [sweeteners] are safe until proven otherwise. Until then, caution is advised.' (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Can Alter Glycemic Responses and Microbiomes
Study reveals sugar substitutes are not inert, and some can alter human consumers ' microbiomes in a way that can change their blood sugar levels (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - August 19, 2022 Category: Disability Tags: Fitness and Nutrition Source Type: news
Artificial Sweeteners Alter Gut Bacteria in Humans
When consumed for as little as two weeks, common alternatives to sugar affect intestinal bacterial communities, with some reducing the body's ability to regulate blood glucose levels, a study finds. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - August 19, 2022 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Harmless? Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Harmless?
New research suggests that sugar substitutes are not metabolically inert but can alter the gut microbiome in a way that can influence blood glucose levels.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - August 19, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
DR MEGAN ROSSI: Are chemicals added to food making YOU ill?
DR MEGAN ROSSI: Just how worried should we be about food additives such as emulsifiers, preservatives, colours and artificial sweeteners? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Do Artificial Sweeteners Affect Blood Sugar and Insulin?
Title: How Do Artificial Sweeteners Affect Blood Sugar and Insulin?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - June 21, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Preferences of Sj ögren’s syndrome patients regarding potential new saliva substitutes
ConclusionThe most ideal saliva substitute has thin-watery consistency in spray form with a neutral flavour and providing long alleviation of dry mouth complaints. Besides, it should not contain artificial sweeteners or alcohol, and should not have a bitter taste or cause discoloration of the teeth.Clinical relevanceInvestigating the opinion of SS patients provides tailoured insights into their preference, which may contribute to the development of more effective saliva substitutes. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - June 16, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
How to live longer: The ‘Frankenstein foods’ that could ‘shorten your lifespan'
WHILE many people often search for the foods that could add a few years onto their lifespans, an expert has warned about the "Frankenstein" foods that could take away instead. From fats to sweeteners, here are the worst offenders. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fatty liver: The sweetener known to cause scarring of the liver - ‘as damaging as alcohol’
POOR dietary habits have been fuelling a decade-long obesity crisis, but researchers believe some sugars could be at the root of the problem. A number of studies have highlighted the dangers of certain sweeteners for the liver, suggesting they may be as damaging as alcohol. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial sweeteners - like those used in diet soda - may hurt the liver's ability to detoxify
Some artificial sweeteners used in products like diet sodas can hurt the liver's ability to detoxify, researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
