Why are low calorie sweeteners friendly to oral health?
ISA supports World Dental Federation in raising awareness about good oral hygiene practice in light of World Oral Health Day Caring about oral health is crucial when we know that oral disease affects 3.9 billion people worldwide, with untreated tooth decay (dental caries) impacting almost half of the world’s population (44%)1. Committed to its objective […]
ADA’s 2017 guidelines support the beneficial role of low calorie sweeteners in diabetes management
Over the last 25 years, the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes”1 remain a reference point in diabetes management, as they are updated annually, aiming to provide clinicians, patients and researchers with the latest evidence-based principles on diabetes care, prevention and treatment. Low calorie sweeteners’ role in the diet: what ADA’s new standards […]
What happens when we consume low calorie sweeteners?
A new review explains how they are metabolised Low calorie sweeteners are well known for their most important benefit – providing sweet taste to food and drinks with no, or virtually no, calories. While this feature is common to all low calorie sweeteners, they are all different substances and, as such, differences exist in how they […]
New studies refute the hypotheses that low calorie sweeteners can affect gut function or cause weight gain
Following realistic and small changes in your dietary and lifestyle habits, like replacing sugar with low calorie sweeteners in food and beverages, is a smart way to work on reversing that holiday weight gain. However, from time to time you may read sensational news headlines about low calorie sweeteners that can give you pause – like the […]
Five reasons why low calorie sweeteners can be a helpful tool in diabetes
Based on latest scientific evidence Low calorie sweeteners are highly valued and used by people with diabetes, and there are at least five good reasons for doing so. The dietary recommendations for diabetes management include monitoring carbohydrate intake and further advice to choose carbohydrate intake from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and dairy products over […]
Sucralose is safe and does not cause cancer: New review of the scientific evidence is consistent with regulatory decisions
A new comprehensive systematic review, published in September 2016 by Berry et al. in Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, reviewed all the available evidence and studies testing the safety and carcinogenicity of sucralose and confirmed that the sweetener is safe to consume and does not cause cancer. The experts who conducted this systematic review, […]
Sucralose consumption does not cause increases in appetite or food intake and can be an effective tool in reducing energy intake for weight management
ISA response to the study by Wang et al. entitled “Sucralose promotes food intake through NPY and a neuronal fasting response”. Contrary to claims by Wang et al., made in relationship to a new study which focuses on investigations in fruit flies, there is a broad body of scientific evidence which clearly demonstrates that low calorie […]
Low calorie sweeteners can help people meet the dietary guidelines
Enjoy sweet taste in your EatWell diet: Establishing new food-based dietary guidelines is not just a worldwide trend, but also a need to move into a more holistic dietary approach. More specifically, the food-based dietary guidelines recognise that a healthy and balanced diet is more that just nutrient requirements, and aim to provide simple messages […]
Low calorie sweeteners are more likely to be used by dieters as a strategy for successful weight management
People trying to lose weight always look for the most effective dietary tools to make the most of their effort, as weight loss can be a challenging undertaking. Searching online for diet tips can result in millions of controversial and unreliable advice and confuse rather than help dieters.1 This might also be the case online […]
Drinking low calorie sweeteners beverages is associated with a better diet quality and lower energy intake, a new UK study suggests
Following a healthy eating pattern is the new trend in the world of nutrition today and many experts agree it’s time to stop focusing on individual nutrients, and time to start talking about healthy eating patterns overall. A healthy eating pattern supports a healthy body weight and can help prevent or reduce the risk of […]