Dietary exposure to artificial sweeteners and associated factors in the Portuguese population
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the risk of the Portuguese population’s exposure to six non-nutritive intense sweeteners (NNIS) and their main associated factors. A tiered approach was used to estimate the usual exposure to the NNIS obtained from two 1-day food diaries among children and two 24-hour recalls among adults in the Portuguese national […]
The effects of artificial- and stevia-based sweeteners on lipid profile in adults: a GRADE assessed systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized clinical trials
Abstract: It has been posited that Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) intake may affect lipid profile. However, its proven effects on lipid profile are unclear, as clinical studies on this topic have produced inconsistent results. To fill this gap in knowledge, this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) sought to evaluate the effects of […]
Low- and no-calorie sweetener intakes in the Brazilian population estimated using added sugar substitution modelling
Abstract This research examined the intakes of six low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) (acesulfame-K, aspartame, cyclamate, saccharin, steviol glycosides, and sucralose) by the Brazilian population using an added sugar substitution approach. Detailed exposure modelling requires the use of proprietary concentration data, which can be difficult to obtain. Two exposure models were conducted using nationally representative […]
Effects of Sweeteners on the Gut Microbiota: A Review of Experimental Studies and Clinical Trials.
Abstract: The consumption of sugar-free foods is growing because of their low-calorie content and the health concerns about products with high sugar content. Sweeteners that are frequently several hundred thousand times sweeter than sucrose are being consumed as sugar substitutes. Although nonnutritive sweeteners (NNSs) are considered safe and well tolerated, their effects on glucose intolerance, […]
Chronic dietary exposure assessment on sweeteners in food consumed by the Chilean population
Abstract: The Chilean Food Safety and Quality Agency (ACHIPIA) conducted a chronic dietary exposure assessment, requested by the Ministry of Health of Chile (MINSAL). Four sweeteners were assessed (acesulfame K, aspartame, sucralose, and steviol glycosides), all of them authorized to be used by the Chilean regulation on the matter and vastly consumed by the Chilean […]
Use of acceptable daily intake (ADI) as a health-based benchmark in nutrition research studies that consider the safety of low-calorie sweeteners (LCS): a systematic map.
Abstract: Background It is well-recognized that consumers face many challenges in understanding and applying nutritional guidance for low-calorie sweeteners (LCS). Thus, this research aims to (1) assess how benchmarks for safe levels of consumption of LCS are utilized by researchers, and (2) understand how varying use of such benchmarks may contribute to challenges in understanding […]
Screening level intake estimates of low and no-calorie sweeteners in Argentina, Chile, and Peru
Abstract As obesity rates increase, several countries in Latin America have implemented strategies to curb the consumption of sugars, resulting in reformulations of products with low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS). The increased availability of LNCS-containing products raises concerns about the potential risk of exceeding the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). Information on the intake of LNCS […]
Use of sucralose in foods heated during manufacturing does not pose a risk to human health
Abstract Regulatory agencies around the world have found sucralose to be a safe ingredient for use in food. A recent review by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) hypothesized that sucralose use in foods heated during their manufacture might pose a health risk, by resulting in the formation of certain chlorinated compounds; specifically, […]
Letter to the editors regarding the article “Consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners in pregnancy”
Abstract This is a letter from the International Sweeteners Association in response to an article by Palatnik et al regarding the effects of the consumption of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNSs) during pregnancy on maternal and child health. The authors claim that emerging evidence from animal studies warns against the consumption of NNSs. This assertion is not supported […]
Consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners in pregnancy
Abstract In an effort to reduce sugar consumption to prevent diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases, “sugar-free” or “no added sugar” products that substitute sugar with non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) (eg, Splenda, Sweet’N Low, and Stevia) have become increasingly popular. The use of these products during pregnancy has also increased, with approximately 30% of pregnant women reporting […]