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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: December 19, 2023

Highlights include recommendations, new research and scientific events   Highlights: European and American clinical practice guidelines published in 2023 support the use of low/no calorie…

Posted: November 23, 2023

Science news from the 14th European Nutrition Conference – FENS 2023   Highlights: Two large year-long clinical trials presented at FENS 2023 indicate improved weight…

Posted: October 24, 2023

Summary findings of study by Harrold et al., “Non-nutritive sweetened beverages versus water after a 52-week weight management programme: a randomised controlled trial” Highlights: A…

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…

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