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Sweet truths and bitter pills: How free sugars affect human health

The current evidence about the effect of free sugars on health outcomes in humans, including mood, cognition, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.

3 Apr 2024

Study shows link between sweetened drinks and higher atrial fibrillation risk

Adults who reported drinking two liters (about 67 ounces) or more of sugar- or artificially sweetened drinks per week had a higher risk of an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation compared with adults who drank fewer such beverages, according to new research published today in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

5 Mar 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

A review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology synthesizes evidence on the negative impacts of ultra-processed foods and food additives on gut health, linking them to chronic diseases and alterations in the gut microbiome.

25 Feb 2024

Health benefits and natural ingredients key to promoting sweet protein alternatives over sugar

Study finds that health-focused messaging is more effective than naturalness framing in promoting sweet protein consumption as a sugar substitute, with implications for public health strategies targeting reduced sugar intake.

11 Dec 2023

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

22 Nov 2023

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

The association between diet soft drink intake and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

22 Nov 2023

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

The study investigates the widespread use of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) among non-diabetic Brazilian adults, revealing that higher education, income, and BMI increase the likelihood of regular NNS consumption, challenging the perception of NNS as a healthy alternative.

19 Nov 2023

Ketogenic diets and diabetes: A promising match or a questionable pair?

A recent research article in "Diabetes Therapy" examines the effectiveness of ketogenic diets in managing Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Despite potential benefits like weight loss and improved glycemic control, the study highlights unresolved issues and the need for more extensive research before incorporating ketogenic diets into clinical guidelines for diabetes management.

16 Nov 2023

Study challenges health benefits of artificially sweetened beverages, links to increased health risks

An umbrella review in Advances in Nutrition, examining previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses, reveals that regular consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) is associated with increased risks of obesity, all-cause mortality, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, challenging the perception of ASBs as a healthier alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages.

15 Nov 2023

Oral nicotine pouches fail to satisfy cravings of current smokers

Oral nicotine pouches, a tobacco-leaf-free product marketed as an alternative to cigarettes, do little to curb current smokers' nicotine cravings, according to a new study.

15 Nov 2023

Study probes the hidden impact of low-cal sweeteners on gut health

The research scrutinizes the impact of low- and non-calorie sweeteners on gut microbiota, suggesting potential links to glucose tolerance and insulin resistance, with varying results across studies indicating a need for more comprehensive research.

5 Nov 2023

Diet drinks may affect blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and gut microbiome

‘Full fat’ sugary drinks such as colas increase the risk of obesity and are generally off-limits for diabetics.

14 Oct 2023

Drink up but hold the sugar: Unsweetened coffee linked to weight loss, study reveals

A recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that increasing the intake of unsweetened coffee, whether caffeinated or decaffeinated, is associated with reduced weight gain. Adding sugar to coffee, however, could negate these health benefits.

2 Oct 2023

Long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk

The effects of ultra-processed food (UPF) on mental health.

25 Sep 2023

The role played by the gut microbiome in metabolizing selected sweeteners

The current evidence on the role of the gut microbiome in metabolizing sweeteners and their metabolites.

24 Aug 2023

Artificial sweeteners linked to increased body fat, study finds

Published in the International Journal of Obesity, University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health researchers led a study on the relationship between dietary intake and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

4 Aug 2023

WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen

The World Health Organization recently indicated that aspartame will likely be declared a “possible carcinogen to humans.”

29 Jun 2023

Study reveals contrasting effects of sucralose on insulin and glucose control

Sucralose, a commonly used artificial sweetener, has contrasting effects on insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis. While bolus administration of sucralose enhances insulin secretion and decreases glucose levels, long-term consumption exacerbates insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, particularly in combination with a high-fat diet. The study highlights the involvement of the T1R3-ERK1/2 pathway in sucralose-induced insulin resistance in the liver.

22 Jun 2023

Rare sugars in a diabetic diet: the efficacy of a D-allulose-containing diet in patients with type two diabetes

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of diabetic diets containing D-allulose among type 2 diabetes patients.

21 Jun 2023

Umbrella review assesses the association between artificially sweetened beverages and health outcomes

A recent umbrella review evaluated the associations between ASBs and health outcomes.

6 Jun 2023