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Six Popular Sugar Substitutes Linked to Faster Brain Aging
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What Happened?
A study published in Neurology found that high consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners may lead to faster cognitive decline, particularly in people with diabetes.
Key points
- The study tracked 12,772 adults in Brazil over eight years.
- Participants consuming the most sweeteners experienced a 62% faster cognitive decline.
- Sorbitol was the most consumed sweetener at 64 mg/day.
- Six sweeteners were linked to cognitive decline: aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol.
- The association was stronger in adults under 60 and those with diabetes.
- Tagatose showed no link to cognitive decline.
Key insights
- The study raises concerns about the long-term effects of artificial sweeteners on cognitive health.
- People with diabetes may need to be cautious about their sweetener intake.
- Further research is necessary to explore alternative sweeteners and their effects.
Why it matters
The findings could prompt consumers to reconsider the health benefits of artificial sweeteners, especially for brain health.
Source
Science Daily
