Tag: Sweeteners

Nutrition for Brain Health

New Study Links 6 Artificial Sweeteners to Faster Cognitive Decline

New Study Links 6 Artificial Sweeteners to Faster Cognitive Decline
5 min read

Replacing sugar with low- or no-calorie sweeteners is a popular way to manage weight. But a new study found relying on certain sugar substitutes may be bad for your brain health.

The study, published Sept. 3 in Neurology, found

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Sweeteners in diet drinks may steal years from the brain

Sweeteners in diet drinks may steal years from the brain
4 min read
  • The study followed 12,772 adults with an average age of 52
  • Researchers tracked seven artificial sweeteners typically found in ultra-processed foods like flavored water, soda, energy drinks, yogurt and low-calorie desserts
  • People who consumed the highest total amounts of these
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Nutrition for Brain Health

6 Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Cognitive Decline in New Study

6 Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Cognitive Decline in New Study
5 min read

Artificial sweeteners have long been marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, but new research suggests they may not be so harmless for brain health. A large, long-term study has found a link between consuming low- and no-calorie sweeteners and

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