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Artificial Sweetener

Artificial sweeteners may cause weight gain

October 03, 2008
Food and drinks made with artificial sweeteners are indeed lower in calories, but a new study suggests that they may lead to overeating. A recent animal study found that rats ate more artificially-sweetened food than food that used table sugar. Researchers believe that a sweet taste may make the body 'anticipate' a calorie count, which may lead to overeating and weight gain. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Safety of Artificial Sweeteners
By Cynthia Haines , Health Expert

......pose little or no risk when used in moderation.  Artificial sweeteners provide the... Read more »

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Could Your Artificial Sweetener Cause Weight Gain?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...who conducted this study - assert that the use of artificial sweeteners can lead to weight gain.... Read more »

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Diet Soda: to drink or not to drink?
By Svati , Health Expert

...clinical research trial to investigate the effects of artificial sweeteners in diet soda.   I... Read more »

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Lipstick On A Pig - Are "Diet" Soda's Making You Fat?
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...Journal which showed that rats on diets containing artificial sweetener such as saccharin gained... Read more »

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When Battling Weight – Choose a Target “Habit”
By The HealthGal , Health Expert

...that means a lot of label reading.   What about artificial sweeteners?  Well, they are very... Read more »

Health Guide

Hyperactivity and sugar
...popular but controversial belief is that children are more likely to be hyperactive if they eat sugar, artificial sweeteners, or certain food colorings. See also: ADHD Alternative... Read more »
Steering Clear of Migraine Triggers
...meats, red wine or port, beer, dried fish, broad beans, fermented cheeses, chocolate, aspartame (an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas and light yogurts) and MSG . 5. Smells, Odors or Fumes... Read more »
Common Triggers of Migraines
...meats, red wine or port, beer, dried fish, broad beans, fermented cheeses, chocolate, aspartame (an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas and light yogurts) and MSG . 5. Smells, Odors or Fumes ... Read more »
Managing Migraine: Migraine Food Triggers
Trigger identification and management is an essential part of Migraine disease management. Migraine triggers are physical things that bring on a Migraine attack when a Migraineur is exposed to them. ... Read more »
Sweeteners
...used in food or beverage products. It is 180- 220 times sweeter than sugar. Acesulfame K is an artificial sweetener, also known as Sunett. It is heat-stable and can be used in cooking and... Read more »

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