Good News: Artificial Sweeteners Are Gaining Bad Press

Artificial Sweeteners Gaining Increasingly Bad Press—and for Good Reason

October 23, 2013 | 39,510 views

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By Dr. Mercola

Soda and other sweetened beverages have been pinpointed as some of the primary culprits in the obesity epidemic.

Recent research¹ also suggests that regular soda consumption may increase aggressive behavior in young children. The study found that each incremental increase in daily soft drink servings resulted in a corresponding rise in aggression scores.

In an obvious effort to save the beverage industry, companies like Coca-Colahave rolled out glossy ads touting the myth that you simply need to exercisemore to burn off the extra calories. This “conventional wisdom” has been firmly debunked by science. Not all calories count equally...

Coca-Cola has also resorted to fake “infomercials” that look like public service announcements touting the “scientifically proven” safety and benefits of aspartame for those struggling with their weight.

For this, I think they ought to be fined for fraud by the FTC, as research^{2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7} has repeatedly demonstrated that artificial sweeteners actually make you gain equal or more weight than regular sugar. In fact, research has shown that diet sodas may actually double your risk of obesity.

Furthermore, recent research has also demonstrated that aspartame worsens insulin sensitivity to a greater degree than sugar, making it a hidden threat to those trying to manage their diabetes.

Artificial sweeteners of all kinds have been found to wreak havoc in a number of different ways. Aspartame, for example, has a long list of studies indicating its harmful effects to you and your family, ranging from brain damage to pre-term delivery.

Unfortunately, most public health agencies and nutritionists in the United States still recommend these toxic artificial sweeteners as acceptable and even preferred alternatives to sugar, which is at best confusing and at worst seriously damaging the health of those who listen to this well-intentioned but foolish advice.

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