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Artificial sweeteners tied to faster cognitive aging in large Brazilian study
health8 hours ago

Artificial sweeteners tied to faster cognitive aging in large Brazilian study

A Neurology study of 12,772 Brazilian adults over ~8 years found that higher intake of six common sugar substitutes (aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, erythritol, sorbitol, xylitol; tagatose was the exception) is associated with faster cognitive decline, with the highest-intake group showing about 62% faster global decline (roughly 1.6 years of aging) and notable drops in memory and verbal fluency; the link is correlational, not proven causation, and potential mechanisms include toxic metabolites and brain inflammation. Sugar substitutes remain common in ultraprocessed foods, so moderation rather than complete avoidance is advised.

via SELF Magazine|
#artificial-sweeteners#brain-health#cognitive-decline
Sugary Substitutes May Speed Up Midlife Memory Decline, Study Finds
health5 days ago

Sugary Substitutes May Speed Up Midlife Memory Decline, Study Finds

An eight-year study of 12,772 adults (mean age ~52) found that higher consumption of several low- and no-calorie sweeteners (except tagatose) is linked to faster cognitive decline, especially among those under 60 and people with diabetes. The results show correlation, not causation, and health authorities say approved sweeteners remain safe while further research is needed.

via HuffPost UK|
#artificial-sweeteners#cognitive-decline#dementia-risk
Protein bars: convenient, not a substitute for real food, say nutrition experts
health27 days ago

Protein bars: convenient, not a substitute for real food, say nutrition experts

Experts say protein bars can be convenient when a meal isn’t possible, but they aren’t a health shortcut: many contain artificial ingredients and sugar alcohols, so choose bars with simple, recognizable ingredients and limit intake; for most people, meeting protein and fiber needs through whole foods is preferable to relying on bars.

via The Guardian|
#artificial-sweeteners#health#nutrition
Leading Doctor Warns Against Brain-Damaging Foods
health1 month ago

Leading Doctor Warns Against Brain-Damaging Foods

Consuming liquid sugar, especially through sugary drinks like soda and sweetened beverages, can cause long-term brain damage by inducing inflammation, insulin resistance, and cognitive decline, with particularly harmful effects on children and young adults. Artificial sweeteners may also accelerate mental decline, and reducing sugar intake by choosing healthier alternatives can help protect brain health.

via Times of India|
#artificial-sweeteners#brain-health#cognitive-decline
Leading Doctor Warns of Brain-Damaging Food to Avoid
health1 month ago

Leading Doctor Warns of Brain-Damaging Food to Avoid

Consuming liquid sugar, especially in sugary drinks like soda and sweetened beverages, can cause long-term brain damage by leading to insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress, which impair memory, focus, and increase dementia risk. Early exposure in children is linked to attention problems and ADHD, and artificial sweeteners may also accelerate cognitive decline. Reducing intake and replacing sugary drinks with water or unsweetened beverages can help protect brain health.

via Times of India|
#artificial-sweeteners#brain-health#cognitive-decline
Scientists Link Common Sweetener to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
health2 months ago

Scientists Link Common Sweetener to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Recent studies suggest that erythritol, a common artificial sweetener, may increase oxidative stress, disrupt vascular signaling, and impair clot regulation in brain blood vessel cells, potentially raising the risk of stroke and heart attack, especially with high consumption. While approved and widely used, its long-term effects remain uncertain, prompting further research into its safety.

via Indian Defence Review|
#artificial-sweeteners#blood-vessels#cardiovascular-risk
Potential Brain and Heart Risks Linked to Artificial Sweeteners in Diet Products
health2 months ago

Potential Brain and Heart Risks Linked to Artificial Sweeteners in Diet Products

A Brazilian cohort study suggests that high consumption of non-caloric artificial sweeteners may be associated with accelerated cognitive decline over eight years, raising concerns about their long-term safety despite regulatory approval, with potential mechanisms involving neurotoxicity and gut microbiota alterations.

via American Council on Science and Health|
#artificial-sweeteners#cognitive-decline#diet-and-cognition
Harvard Doctor's 7 Science-Backed Tips to Optimize Your Coffee Routine
health3 months ago

Harvard Doctor's 7 Science-Backed Tips to Optimize Your Coffee Routine

Harvard doctor Trisha Pasricha shares seven science-backed tips to optimize coffee consumption for better health, including limiting sugar, avoiding artificial sweeteners and ultra-processed creamers, using filters, drinking early in the day, and planning for bowel movements, emphasizing that how and when we drink coffee significantly impacts our wellbeing.

via Hindustan Times|
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