The World Health Organization warned, on Monday, that the continuous, long-term use of industrial sugar substitutes may lead to heart attack, stroke, and chronic diseases.
issued by the organization instructions New on the use of artificial sweeteners, stressing that it does not recommend them for weight loss, or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.
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, “Those who want to control weight should consider other ways to reduce their intake of sugars, such as eating foods that contain natural sugars, such as fruits, or unsweetened foods and drinks.”
She stressed that sugar substitutes have no nutritional value and “people should reduce them to improve their health.”
The review also noted that there may be “potential undesirable effects” of long-term use of sugar substitutes, such as an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
2023-05-15 17:13:02
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