Consuming artificial sweeteners to avoid sugar ? Study says it may not be effective

"With increased consumer interest in reducing energy intake, food products containing non-sugar sweeteners (NSSs) rather than simple sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides) have become increasingly popular", the study stated.

Artificial sweeteners may not be effective : Study

FOR THOSE WHO ARE OPTING FOR ARTIFICIAL SUGARS ....

For those who are trying to avoid sugar by option for Artificial Sweeteners as a substitute. A new study has come up which reveals that consuming artificial sweeteners (or Artificial Sugar) may not be a good idea after all.

Study says”Growing concerns about health and quality of life have encouraged people to adapt healthy lifestyles and avoid the consumption of food rich in sugars, salt, or fat to prevent obesity and other non-communicable diseases. With increased consumer interest in reducing energy intake, food products containing non-sugar sweeteners (NSSs) rather than simple sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides) have become increasingly popular”.

The study titled ‘Association between intake of non-sugar sweeteners and health outcomes: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials and observational studies’ was led by the University of Freiburg and published in the BMJ.

It studied the effect of replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners in soft drinks and said "replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners used in Diet Coke and other soft drinks has no effect on weight loss and their long-term health effects are still poorly understood".

The study also pointed up the absence of good research on the long-term health effects of sweeteners when consumed over years or decades. In this comprehensive systematic review, a broad range of health outcomes was investigated to determine a possible association with non-sugar sweetener used by a generally healthy population.

“The studies were set up to look at different types of sweeteners, measuring weight, blood sugar (glycaemic) control, oral health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, mood and behaviour in consumers. For most of them, there was no statistical difference in weight loss or health benefits of adults and children using higher doses of sweeteners rather than small amounts or none”, a "The Guardian" report stated.


This comprehensive systematic review covers a vast range of health effects including benefits & harms of Non Sugar Sweeteners in a general healthy population including both adults & Children. The study is conducted on various parameters following complicated study methods.

“Overall, we included 56 studies of adults and children, which assessed the associations and effects of NSSs on different health outcomes.
For most outcomes, there seemed to be no statistically or a clinically relevant difference between NSS intake versus no intake, or between different doses of NSSs. No evidence was seen for health benefits from NSSs and potential harms could not be excluded. The certainty of the included evidence ranged from very low to moderate, and our confidence in the reported effect estimates is accordingly limited”, the study stated