Low calorie sweeteners do not affect appetite and can be an effective tool in reducing energy intake
ISA response to study by Wang et al. The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) strongly refutes the claims made in the study by Wang et al. published in Cell Metabolism. There is a broad body of scientific evidence from human studies which clearly demonstrates that low calorie sweeteners are not associated with an increase in appetite […]
Evidence does not prove any direct relationship between consumption of diet drinks during pregnancy and higher infant weight
ISA statement in response to the study published in JAMA Pediatrics regarding diet drinks’ consumption in pregnancy and infant BMI The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) has reviewed the results of the observational study by Azad et al. entitled ‘’Association between artificially sweetened beverage consumption during pregnancy and infant body mass index (BMI)’ published on 9th […]
Study from York University does not show a link between aspartame intake and glucose intolerance
ISA statement in response to the study published by Kuk and Brown, York University, Canada regarding aspartame intake and glucose intolerance in obese individuals The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) has examined the results of the observational study by Kuk and Brown entitled “Aspartame intake is associated with greater glucose intolerance in individuals with obesity”1 published […]
Low calorie sweetened foods and drinks help in weight management
Brussels, 12 November 2015: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) welcomes a new systematic review by Rogers et al., the results of which demonstrate that the use of low calorie sweetened foods and drinks does help in weight loss and weight management by helping reduce energy intake and body weight. Published in the International Journal of Obesity […]
ISA statement in response to envoyé spécial’s programme “produits allégés, les faussaires du goût” on France
Brussels, 10th April 2015: The following statement has been issued in response to the broadcast on the 9th April of Envoyé Spécial’s programme “Produits allégés, les faussaires du goût” on France 2. The “Produits allégés, les faussaires du goût” addressed a number of very important questions in relation to low calorie sweeteners. Having been approached by […]
ISA response to Anses report
Brussels 14 January 2015: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) acknowledges the work conducted by the ANSES scientific panel (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety) on the evaluation of “nutritional risks and benefits of low calorie sweeteners”, but is disappointed that the conclusions fail to support the wealth of sound science available highlighting […]
ISA refutes claims made in Suez et al. study
Brussels, October 10 2014: the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) finds the hypotheses of the study by Suez et al.1 highly questionable. Contrary to the title of the article, these studies do not confirm any conclusions about the consumption of low calorie sweetened food and beverages and an increased risk of obesity or diabetes. The extrapolation of the results […]
Healthy hearts: low calorie sweeteners helping you live a sweet and healthy life
World Heart Day on 29th September 2014 focuses our attention on creating heart-healthy environments. The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) supports healthy heart choices where people work, live and play. Low calorie sweeteners, when used as part of a balanced calorie controlled diet, can help people maintain a healthy weight, which in turn reduces the risk of […]
ISA welcomes approval of new low calorie sweetener Advantame
Brussels 4 June 2014: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) welcomes the introduction of the new low calorie sweetener Advantame to the EU market today, following a positive opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in 20131 and subsequent regulatory approval on 15 May 20142. Dr Hervé Nordmann, Chairman of the ISA’s Scientific & Regulatory Committee, explains […]