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US scientists say people who regularly consume artificial sweeteners are at increased risk of negative health consequences like type 2 diabetes, UPI news agency reported. .

Ms. Susan E. Swithers, professor of psychological science and behavioral neuroscience specialist at Purdue University, and colleagues analyzed large-scale studies that were published on the effects of consumption of sweeteners and other adverse health effects.

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The negative impact of sweetener-based soft drinks on weight and other consequences is increasingly recognized, and many switch to using high-intensity sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and saccharin. as a way to reduce the risk of suffering these consequences.

New research indicates that there is growing evidence that people who regularly consume these artificial sugars also face an increased risk of overweight, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. and cardiovascular disease.

Researchers hypothesize that artificial sweeteners can confuse the body , because when someone eats something sweet, no 'real sugar' is put into the bloodstream, it can distract the body's response and cause disturbances in metabolism.

Research results have been published in the Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism.