Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes that are added to many processed foods marketed as “diet” or “sugar-free.” Common artificial sweeteners include acesulfame K, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, and xylitol.
Artificial Sweeteners is most often used for Other. The Examine Database covers General Cancer Care And Prevention, Cardiovascular Disease, and 1 other condition.
In this meta-analysis of 12 prospective cohort studies in 1,224,560 men and women, drinking artificially sweetened beverages was associated with higher risks of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality, and stroke.
