Why You Shouldn't Necessarily Freak Out About That Aspartame Research
1 year, 8 months ago

Why You Shouldn't Necessarily Freak Out About That Aspartame Research

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The World Health Organization made a declaration Friday that surely came as a surprise to diet soda drinkers everywhere: Aspartame, a low-calorie sweetener found in many popular “diet” or “sugar free” drinks, could be carcinogenic to humans. An agency of WHO reported that aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic to humans” based on “limited evidence” that the artificial sweetener could cause liver cancer. Though reports linking artificial sweeteners to health risks shouldn’t be ignored, Kryiazis emphasized that a vast majority of evidence suggests that reasonable use of aspartame or other artificial sweeteners is safe. Since health varies from person to person, experts recommend staying informed about scientific evidence and consume artificial sweeteners like aspartame in moderation based on their dietary needs and habits.

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Are artificial sweeteners safe for you?
11 months, 1 week ago

Are artificial sweeteners safe for you?

Hindustan Times  

In March, a 10-year-old in Punjab tragically died after a eating her birthday cake. Artificial sweeteners completely disable the brain's reward system, leading to a constant feeling of hunger even after eating something sweet, says Dr Nivya Vikal Artificial sweeteners mimic the taste of sugar. Since most people might not be aware of how much sweeter artificial sweeteners can be …

Artificial sweetener neotame found in cakes, drinks, chewing gums can damage gut
11 months, 1 week ago

Artificial sweetener neotame found in cakes, drinks, chewing gums can damage gut

India Today  

Neotame, a relatively modern artificial sweetener, may harm the human intestine and trigger illnesses of the gut, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University, is the first to demonstrate that neotame can disturb the balance of healthy gut bacteria, potentially leading to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and sepsis. Published in the journal Frontiers …

Scientifically Speaking | The bitter truth about non-sugar sweeteners
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientifically Speaking | The bitter truth about non-sugar sweeteners

Hindustan Times  

Who doesn’t want to be healthier? In fact, the World Health Organization released guidelines in 2022, advising against using non-sugar sweeteners for weight control or to reduce the risk of diseases commonly linked to obesity, such as diabetes and heart disease. Around two decades ago, I started to consume soft drinks and beverages containing non-sugar sweeteners, believing their zero-calorie content …

Explained | What does aspartame being ‘possibly carcinogenic’ mean?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | What does aspartame being ‘possibly carcinogenic’ mean?

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization recently declared aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in the food industry, as a possible carcinogen. ‘2A’ includes agents that are probably carcinogenic in humans, supported by ample evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals but limited data regarding humans. On the other hand, ‘2B’ includes agents that are possibly carcinogenic in humans but for which there is …

Here's what to be cautious about as WHO declares artificial sweetener aspartame ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’
1 year, 8 months ago

Here's what to be cautious about as WHO declares artificial sweetener aspartame ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’

Hindustan Times  

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in a wide range of food and beverage products as it is a low-calorie sweetener, approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose, making it an attractive option for those looking to reduce their calorie intake or manage diabetes. In this photo illustration, food products that contain the artificial sweetener aspartame including …

Aspartame: How dangerous is it for your health and what does it do to your body?
1 year, 8 months ago

Aspartame: How dangerous is it for your health and what does it do to your body?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Aspartame, a …

Diet Coke safe as long as you don’t drink 14 cans every day, WHO says after aspartame cancer fears
1 year, 8 months ago

Diet Coke safe as long as you don’t drink 14 cans every day, WHO says after aspartame cancer fears

The Independent  

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Limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans, from non-sugar sweetener ‘aspartame’: WHO
1 year, 8 months ago

Limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans, from non-sugar sweetener ‘aspartame’: WHO

The Hindu  

There is “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans, from non-sugar sweetener aspartame, said an assessment of its health impact report released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives. In the report released on July 14 IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to …

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it's still considered safe
1 year, 8 months ago

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it's still considered safe

The Independent  

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WHO bosses admit aspartame IS safe following major safety review
1 year, 8 months ago

WHO bosses admit aspartame IS safe following major safety review

Daily Mail  

Aspartame does not pose a cancer risk at current consumption levels, World Health Organization bosses ruled today. As a briefing yesterday, Dr Francesco Branca, the WHO's director of Nutrition and Food Safety, said the WHO's 'pretty large' daily acceptable limit means there is no problem consuming that amount of aspartame 'without having appreciable health effects' UK PRODUCTS CONTAINING ASPARTAME: Particular …

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe
1 year, 8 months ago

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe

Associated Press  

The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — as a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe in limited quantities. The Lyon, France-based cancer agency periodically reviews potential cancer hazards, but doesn’t …

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe
1 year, 8 months ago

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe

LA Times  

The International Agency for Research on Cancer, the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization, deemed aspartame, the world’s most widely used artificial sweetener, to be “possibly carcinogenic” to humans. The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — as a “possible” cause of cancer, while a …

WHO declares widely used sweetener aspartame a possible cancer cause, but intake guidelines stay the same
1 year, 8 months ago

WHO declares widely used sweetener aspartame a possible cancer cause, but intake guidelines stay the same

CNN  

CNN — For the first time, a semi-independent committee for the World Health Organization said Thursday that it’s determined that aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener found in thousands of products like diet sodas and sugar-free gum, should be categorized as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” But as alarming as the designation might sound, this label does not mean your diet soda …

Aspartame & Sucralose: Are we hitting carcinogen button too early?
1 year, 8 months ago

Aspartame & Sucralose: Are we hitting carcinogen button too early?

Deccan Chronicle  

In July 2021, during one of the leading conferences for doctors on Diabetes, Dr. Mangesh Tiwaskar a leading diabetologist from Mumbai, was delivering a comprehensive talk on the safety and regulatory status of non-nutritive sweeteners or sugar substitutes as they are commonly referred to. Hence, when last week, world went into a tizzy over the widely covered, allegedly leaked, WHO …

Aspartame may increase your cancer risk; list of foods that have aspartame from diet coke to sugar-free puddings
1 year, 8 months ago

Aspartame may increase your cancer risk; list of foods that have aspartame from diet coke to sugar-free puddings

Hindustan Times  

Artificial sweetener Aspartame has come under scanner after reports surfaced that WHO is gearing up to declare it as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' in July. But if you are adding artificial sweeteners to your food frequently or consuming packaged products with aspartame, WHO may have a warning for you - sugar alternatives had undesirable effects like increased risk of type …

What is aspartame? The key ingredient in Diet Coke set to be declared ‘possible cancer risk’ by WHO
1 year, 8 months ago

What is aspartame? The key ingredient in Diet Coke set to be declared ‘possible cancer risk’ by WHO

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An IARC spokesperson said both the IARC and JECFA …

Fanta, Coke, Pepsi, Iced Tea, Chewing Gum – Aspartame Most Studied Food Additive - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

Fanta, Coke, Pepsi, Iced Tea, Chewing Gum – Aspartame Most Studied Food Additive - News18

News 18  

Sugar Free Gold, Fanta Orange Zero Sugar, 7Up Free, Pepsi Max, Diet Coke, Lipton Diet Iced Tea Lemon, Happydent Wave, Mentos Pure Fresh Sugarfree Mint Flavour Chewing Gum, Trident Sugar Free Chewing Gum, Equal Original Low Calorie Sweetener, Crystal Light Drink Mix, Mars Wrigley’s Airwaves Sugar Free Chewing Gum, Wrigley’s Extra Spearmint Sugarfree Gum — the list of products containing …

Sweetener in Diet Coke Possibly Carcinogenic, Warns WHO
1 year, 9 months ago

Sweetener in Diet Coke Possibly Carcinogenic, Warns WHO

Deccan Chronicle  

With the World Health Organisation likely to label Aspartame, one of the world’s most popular artificial sweeteners, a possible carcinogen, many celebrities like actor Tom Hanks who said his drink of choice is a “Cokeagne” a can of Diet Coke mixed with Champagne, former President Donald Trump who had a button added to the Oval Office which immediately requested the …

Doctor reveals list of food items that WHO should review for carcinogenic content apart from aspartame
1 year, 9 months ago

Doctor reveals list of food items that WHO should review for carcinogenic content apart from aspartame

Hindustan Times  

WHO's cancer research arm International Agency for Research on Cancer, is all set to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' in July, a Reuters report said. Experts, say that it is the high intake of aspartame that could have a carcinogenic effect in the human body and lower doses do not seem to pose such health hazard. …

From hairdressers to aloe vera: What will Diet Coke join as a ‘possible cancer risk’
1 year, 9 months ago

From hairdressers to aloe vera: What will Diet Coke join as a ‘possible cancer risk’

The Independent  

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What is Aspartame, possibly causing cancer? List of products that use this
1 year, 9 months ago

What is Aspartame, possibly causing cancer? List of products that use this

Hindustan Times  

Aspartame is a popular artificial sweetener which will be declared as a possible carcinogen next month by the World Health Organization. Many daily use products, not only beverages use Aspartame as a sugar alternative as it has zero calories and no bitter aftertaste like other sugar-free options. List of products that use Aspartame Diet Coke Coca-Cola Extra sugarfree Mars chewing …

Aspartame: Artificial sweetener may soon be declared as cancer-causing agent by WHO
1 year, 9 months ago

Aspartame: Artificial sweetener may soon be declared as cancer-causing agent by WHO

India TV News  

The World Health Organization's cancer research arm is soon likely to declare 'Aspartame', one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners in foods and beverages as a cancer-causing agent, according to a media report. In July, the International Agency for Research on Cancer is expected to list aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum …

Is aspartame in Coke Zero and Pepsi Max? Will Diet Coke carry cancer warning after carcinogen risk?
1 year, 9 months ago

Is aspartame in Coke Zero and Pepsi Max? Will Diet Coke carry cancer warning after carcinogen risk?

Daily Mail  

Artificial sweetener aspartame declared as 'possibly carcinogenic' by the WHO Aspartame has been declared as a possible cancer risk in a major review by the World Health Organization. Aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in products like Diet Coke, has been declared as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' by the WHO What is aspartame? Even with aspartame being declared 'possibly carcinogenic' experts …

WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen: Sources
1 year, 9 months ago

WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen: Sources

Hindustan Times  

One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators. WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen: Sources Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet …

Sweetener found in Diet Coke will be declared as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans', report claims
1 year, 9 months ago

Sweetener found in Diet Coke will be declared as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans', report claims

Daily Mail  

An artificial sweetener added to thousands of fizzy drinks, chewing gums and low-calorie foods will be declared a potential cancer risk, a bombshell report claimed today. Particular products containing aspartame — which entered the market in the 1980s — include Diet Coke, Dr Pepper and some Fanta flavours, as well as Extra chewing gum and Muller Light yoghurts. Particular products …

Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners?

Salon  

This article was originally published on The Conversation. For body fatness, the randomized controlled trials showed those consuming more artificial sweeteners had slightly lower weight — an average of 0.71kg — than those consuming less or no artificial sweeteners. Higher intakes of artificial sweeteners were associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and death in the …

The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners, as per WHO
1 year, 10 months ago

The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners, as per WHO

Live Mint  

Think twice before drinking a diet soda, or using no-sugar sweeteners in your morning coffee. The news agency Agence France-Presse, published findings by the World Health Organisation that said, “Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects.” The story reported that WHO’s new guidelines …

Use of artificial sweeteners may have harmful consequences cautions WHO
1 year, 10 months ago

Use of artificial sweeteners may have harmful consequences cautions WHO

Firstpost  

According to the World Health Organisation, artificial sweeteners, which are used to substitute sugar in a wide variety of products, do not aid in weight loss and may have harmful consequences on health. Additionally, the review’s findings “suggest that there may be potential undesirable effects from long-term use of NSS, such as an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular …

WHO warns against artificial sweeteners
1 year, 10 months ago

WHO warns against artificial sweeteners

Hindustan Times  

The use of non-sugar sweeteners does not result in any long-term reduction in body fat, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the UN health body suggesting that the use of such substances may in fact increase the risk of type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults. Based on a review of the available evidence, WHO recommended against …

This Is Your Body And Brain On Artificial Sweeteners
2 years ago

This Is Your Body And Brain On Artificial Sweeteners

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Consumers of sugar-free treats were in for a shock when a study began circulating last month noting that the use of erythritol ― a popular sweetener used in everything from cereal to sugar-free sodas ― is associated with an increased risk for heart issues. This isn’t the first study that has linked artificial sweeteners to health problems …

Study Says Dietary drinks Can Up Heart Disease Risk
2 years, 6 months ago

Study Says Dietary drinks Can Up Heart Disease Risk

News 18  

A new study has found a link between consumption of artificial sweetener, generally found in dietary beverages, and increased cardiovascular disease risk like stroke. “Aspartame intake was associated with increased risk of cerebrovascular events, and acesulfame potassium and sucralose were associated with increased coronary heart disease risk,” said the researchers. It studied early markers of cardiovascular health like weight status, …

Artificial sweeteners not healthy, lead to heart ailments & weight gain: Study
2 years, 6 months ago

Artificial sweeteners not healthy, lead to heart ailments & weight gain: Study

Live Mint  

As indicated by a study, there is a direct connection between artificial sweetener consumption and an expanded risk of cardiovascular sicknesses, for example, heart attack and stroke. Several studies have linked consumption of artificial sweeteners or artificially sweetened beverages to weight gain, high blood pressure, and inflammation, but findings remain mixed about the role of artificial sweeteners in the cause …

Sweeteners linked to heart disease in new study
2 years, 6 months ago

Sweeteners linked to heart disease in new study

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Researchers have identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners and …

Artificial sweeteners should 'not be assumed to be safe', scientist warns
2 years, 7 months ago

Artificial sweeteners should 'not be assumed to be safe', scientist warns

Daily Mail  

Artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas and low-fat desserts should 'not be assumed safe,' an Israeli scientist has warned — after his study found they made it harder for cells to absorb sugar and changed the gut microbiome. Previous studies have also linked sweeteners to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity, but have also shown …

Artificial sweeteners linked to breast and obesity cancers in new study
3 years ago

Artificial sweeteners linked to breast and obesity cancers in new study

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The link between artificial sweeteners and cancer reported in this study does not imply causation …

Are artificial sweeteners safe to consume, and how much?
3 years, 6 months ago

Are artificial sweeteners safe to consume, and how much?

Live Mint  

The festival season is just around the corner. Saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and isomaltulose are the most common artificial sweeteners available in the market that are used in anything from a can of diet coke to jams and jellies. While artificial sweeteners like saccharin and aspartame provide guilt-free treats and satisfy your sweet cravings, they do not come without …

WHAT ARE THE FEARS OVER SWEETENERS? AND WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SHOW?
6 years, 6 months ago

WHAT ARE THE FEARS OVER SWEETENERS? AND WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SHOW?

Daily Mail  

In an era of obesity and diabetes, there is more focus on sweeteners and sugar alternatives than ever before. OBESITY AND DIABETES A study published in April this year from the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University linked artificial sweeteners to obesity and diabetes, claiming sweeteners change how the body processes fat and uses energy. GUT BACTERIA Leading gut …

Ditch the diet Coke? Sweeteners are toxic to the gut
6 years, 6 months ago

Ditch the diet Coke? Sweeteners are toxic to the gut

Daily Mail  

Aspartame - a controversial sweetener - is used in Diet Coke Artificial sweeteners found in Diet Coke and other soft drinks could damage your gut bacteria, research suggests. The researchers discovered toxins are released when gut bacteria are exposed to artificial sweeteners in the lab. He said: 'This is further evidence consumption of artificial sweeteners adversely affects gut microbial activity …

Health Alert: Artificial sweeteners may cause obesity, heart disease risk
7 years, 8 months ago

Health Alert: Artificial sweeteners may cause obesity, heart disease risk

India TV News  

Worried about your ever increasing waistline? Cut down the use of artificial sweeteners as they may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, a study has warned. Thus, individuals consuming artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia, may also be at risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease, the researchers from University of …

Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain, finds new research
7 years, 8 months ago

Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain, finds new research

The Independent  

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UK researchers find artificial sweeteners do not cause cancer
8 years, 6 months ago

UK researchers find artificial sweeteners do not cause cancer

India TV News  

Sucralose, an artificial no-calorie sweetener, does not cause cancer and is safe to ingest, according to UK researchers. Now, a comprehensive review of studies testing the safety and carcinogenicity of sucralose has confirmed that the artificial sweetener does not cause cancer and is safe to ingest. "This latest review of sucralose studies should reassure those who choose sucralose and can …

Are sweeteners really bad for us?
10 years, 2 months ago

Are sweeteners really bad for us?

BBC  

Are sweeteners really bad for us? The great hope is that it helps people to satisfy their sweet tooth without putting on weight or developing diabetes, yet sweeteners have been available for some time and don’t seem to have halted the obesity crisis so far. But the European Food Safety Authority has concluded there’s not enough evidence to say that …

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