Unveiling the Controversy of Artificial Sweeteners

Exploring the history, types, and health implications of artificial sweeteners, including their prevalence in food products, differences between synthetic and plant-based sweeteners, and concerns over long-term health effects. The chapter delves into debates surrounding the potential risks of artificial sweeteners, such as links to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, and weighs the evidence from cohort studies and randomized controlled trials on their impacts on weight loss and overall health outcomes.