Researchers recently reported that those consuming high amounts of artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, sucralose and acesulfame potassium — commonly used in diet soda, yogurt, cereal, canned fruit and candy — had higher blood sugar levels compared with those who did not. This can put them at greater risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease or stroke.
As a result of these new data, WHO issued a guideline warning people against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to either control weight or lower risk for noncommunicable diseases. Furthermore, long-term consumption may have other undesirable side effects.
