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WHO's recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many questions unanswered

  • Written by Lindsey Schier, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
WHO's recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many questions unansweredSugar alternatives go by many names including artificial sweeteners, low-calorie sweeteners and nonsugar sweeteners.Marie LaFauci/Moment via Getty Images

Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?

This is among the most controversial topics in nutritional science. In early May 2023, the World Health...

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