New studies have discovered the relationship between consumption of artificial sweeteners, commonly found in diet drinks, and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke. Artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame, Potassium Acesulfame, and Sukralose appear as an additional alternative sugar that allows sweet taste but reduces calorie content.
“Aspartam’s intake is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular events, and potassium acesulfame and sucralosa is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease,” the researchers said. This finding was published in the journal BMJ. This study was based on volunteers aged 18 years and over from E-Cohort Nutrinet-Sante, which was launched in France in May 2009.
The main goal is to investigate the relationship between nutrition and health for years. This studies the initial markers of cardiovascular health such as weight status, hypertension, inflammation, vascular dysfunction, or intestinal microbiota disorders in relation to consumption of artificial sweeteners or drinks that are artificially manifested, said researchers. “The main vector of artificial sweeteners is a product that is generally consumed regularly as part of the daily diet habit, including drinks that are artificially manifested, table top sweeteners, and dairy products,” the researcher said.
Previously, several studies have linked the consumption of artificial sweeteners with potential side effects while others suggest it is neutral or useful. Although the results vary, artificial sweeteners currently represent the $ 7200 million market globally, with an annual growth of 5% projected to reach $ 9700 million in 2028. Artificial sweeteners remain a controversial topic and are currently being re -evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority, World Health Organizations, and other health institutions.
