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In this section you may find the latest news around low/no calorie sweeteners research in relation to their safety and benefits in weight management, diabetes and oral health, or their role in a balanced diet.

Posted: July 18, 2023

Highlights  Following a comprehensive safety assessment of all available evidence, the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), reconfirmed the safety of aspartame and…

Posted: May 15, 2023

The WHO guideline on use of non-sugar sweeteners risks hindering global efforts to stem the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)   Highlights Scientifically rigorous studies…

Posted: March 27, 2023

New systematic review of clinical trials confirms benefits of low/no calorie sweeteners when compared to sugars Highlights A new systematic review of controlled clinical trials…

Posted: December 16, 2022

Highlights: Benefits of low/no calorie sweeteners in reducing sugars and calorie intakes and assisting with weight loss are confirmed in 2022 systematic reviews and meta-analyses…

Posted: November 2, 2022

Science news from the webinar organised by ISA and hosted by the National Food and Nutrition Institute (INAN)   Highlights: Independent food safety agencies worldwide…

Posted: September 8, 2022

Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies that model intake of sweeteners as change or substitutions to mitigate the influence of…

Posted: July 15, 2022
Author(s): Vicky Pyrogianni, MSc, Dietitian – Nutritionist, Nutrition Science Director, International Sweeteners Association (ISA)

A critical appraisal of the draft WHO guideline on use of non-sugar sweeteners   Highlights Evidence from higher quality research reviewed recently by WHO supports…

Posted: June 29, 2022

Science news from the 39th International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition Highlights Substituting sugars with low/no calorie sweeteners can assist with body weight and adiposity…

Posted: April 19, 2022
Author(s): Vicky Pyrogianni, MSc, Dietitian – Nutritionist, Nutrition Science Director, International Sweeteners Association (ISA)

A critical appraisal of the systematic review by Rios-Leyvraz and Montez on health effects of low/no calorie sweeteners   Highlights Results of the new WHO-supported study…

Posted: March 15, 2022

Outcomes of a systematic review and network meta-analysis of clinical trials conducted by the Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group of the European Association for the…

Posted: December 22, 2021

Highlights: Data from newly published studies conducted in Argentina, Chile, and Peru show that the intake levels of common low/no calorie sweeteners are below their…

Posted: December 22, 2021

Highlights: New studies and reports published in 2021 confirm the safety and role of low/no calorie sweeteners in sugar and calorie reduction, which in turn…

Posted: November 15, 2021

Science news from the 7th Annual Dubai International Nutrition Congress (DINC) 2021 Highlights: To assess the benefits of low/no calorie sweeteners, research should examine their…

Posted: July 27, 2021

Science news from the webinar organised by ISA and the Colombian Diabetology Federation Highlights: Scientists participating in a webinar about low/no calorie sweeteners highlighted that,…

Posted: June 1, 2021

Science news from the French Nutrition Society webinars Highlights: The safety of low/no calorie sweeteners is thoroughly assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)…

Posted: January 27, 2021

Key remarks of a published symposium report from FENS 2019 conference Highlights: To achieve the recommended sugar reduction, the implementation of a range of public…

Posted: January 21, 2021

Measuring sweetness of total diet in future research would help advance evidence-based dietary recommendations Highlights Current evidence does not support the hypothesis that reducing exposure…

Posted: December 15, 2020

Highlights: There is expert consensus that excessive intake of sugars should be reduced to lower the risk and prevalence of obesity, and low/no calorie sweeteners…

Posted: December 4, 2020
Author(s): Vicky Pyrogianni MSc, Dietitian – Nutritionist; Nutrition Science Director, ISA

Highlights A new big study confirms a useful role for low/no calorie sweeteners in weight management, when used in place of sugar, and adds further…

Posted: October 15, 2020

Science news from the FINUT 2020 virtual Conference Highlights: Conflicting outcomes between controlled clinical trials and observational studies are often the cause of confusion about…

Posted: October 12, 2020

Key remarks of a webinar by the European Federation of Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) Highlights: As a result of public health concerns about excess sugar…

Posted: July 30, 2020

Key outcomes of the Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in the U.S. Highlights: The typical American diet results in overconsumption of…

Posted: June 24, 2020
Author(s): Vicky Pyrogianni MSc, Dietitian – Nutritionist; Nutrition Science Director, ISA 

Reviewing current evidence in light of a new systematic review by Lohner et al. Highlights: Low/no calorie sweeteners do not affect glucose control and can…

Posted: April 22, 2020
Author(s): Vicky Pyrogianni MSc, Dietitian – Nutritionist; Nutrition Science Director, ISA; Board Member of the Hellenic Dietetic Association

This year has been marked by an unprecedented situation around the world. National authorities worldwide have urged people to stay at home to stay safe…

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