Why use low calorie sweeteners? Is there any health benefit after all?
A critical appraisal of the BMJ paper by Toews et al that claimed no benefits or harms for low calorie sweeteners Highlights: Health benefits of low calorie sweeteners are clear when used to replace sugars in the diet: they help reduce calorie intake, they do not cause a spike in blood glucose, and they do […]
A 2018 science review: Latest research on low calorie sweeteners
Highlights: Consumers of low calorie sweeteners have higher diet quality and lower sugar intake, new data from Australia, Brazil, the UK and the US show Adding up to current evidence, new clinical trials confirm that low calorie sweeteners do not increase appetite, sweetness liking or sweet food intake Nutrition guidelines for diabetes: low calorie sweeteners do not […]
Low calorie sweeteners can be part of dietary guidelines to help in sugar reduction
Consensus of international experts on the safety, use and benefits of low calorie sweeteners as sugar substitutes Low calorie sweetened foods and beverages can be included in dietary guidelines and recommendations as alternative options to products sweetened with sugar; low calorie sweeteners are safe ingredients with potential benefits for weight management, glucose control in diabetes […]
No effect of low calorie sweeteners used in drinks on food intake and “sweet tooth”
Outcomes of a new study comparing low calorie sweetened drinks to water effects on eating behaviour of healthy adults Highlights: Low calorie sweetened beverages and water do not differ in their impact on calorie, sugar and sweet food intake, after acute or longer-term consumption, a new study finds Appetite for sweet taste is not enhanced […]
Diabetes UK reaffirms low calorie sweeteners’ intake recommendation
New nutrition guidelines by Diabetes UK support low calorie sweeteners’ use in diabetes Highlights: The new Diabetes UK nutrition guidelines for diabetes prevention and management endorse the use of low calorie sweeteners Numerous scientific and medical or nutrition organisations around the world support the use of low calorie sweeteners in diabetes Low calorie sweeteners can […]
A review of 2017 science news around low calorie sweeteners
Going through the different sections of the ISA website and reviewing the scientific news published over the last year, made us realise that 2017 was a year with interesting new research and scientific publications around low calorie sweeteners, which we have summarised in this article and would like to share with the readers of the […]
Low calorie sweeteners may help satisfy our sweet tooth
Based on scientific evidence examined in a new review paper. Highlights: Low calorie sweeteners’ consumption may have to some extent the advantage of satisfying desire for sweetness, according to scientific evidence to date. The reduced energy content of low calorie sweetened products is not fully compensated, leading to lower overall caloric intake, based on short-term […]
Emerging scientific news about low calorie sweeteners presented at the greatest scientific event on nutrition globally
Highlights from the 21st International Congress of Nutrition Highlights: Evidence supports low calorie sweeteners’ use as a means to reduce calorie and sugar intake within a balanced dietary pattern, according to a recent Consensus meeting outcome. New 4-week intervention study shows no impact of daily low calorie sweetened drink consumption at mealtime on appetite and food […]
Experts point out the importance of study design in research about low calorie sweeteners and obesity
A commentary on the study by Azad et al. Highlights: In a recent publication by Azad et al., claiming that low calorie sweeteners may be linked to increased body weight and cardiometabolic risk, the data from clinical trials do not agree with outcomes from observational studies. Study design is a critical aspect in nutrition research. […]
What health professionals should know about low calorie sweeteners’ effect on glucose control
A review of the latest scientific evidence Highlights: Low calorie sweeteners do not affect blood glucose or insulin levels. Using low calorie sweeteners in place of sugar and as part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle can be a helpful strategy for people with diabetes and obesity for whom glycaemic and weight control are […]