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Artificial sweeteners aged the brain by over 1.5 years, study says
A study of 12,772 Brazilian adults over eight years found that high consumption of seven artificial sweeteners was linked to a 62% faster cognitive decline, especially in middle-aged people and those with diabetes.
- Research indicates that high consumption of artificial sweeteners is linked to faster cognitive decline, equating to 1.6 years of additional brain aging.
- The study involved nearly 12,800 Brazilian adults, showing significant effects on those under 60.
- Middle-Aged individuals with diabetes experienced stronger declines in thinking and memory linked to sweetener intake.
- Dr. Claudia Suemoto noted that the link was stronger for individuals with diabetes, emphasizing that consumption affects cognitive health.
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A study recently published in the journal Neurology found that some sugar substitutes, present in processed foods and some even commonly used, may have long-term consequences in the brain. Researchers examined seven sweeteners that do not contain or are low in calories, through an observational study, and the results indicate a relationship between their consumption and faster cognitive impairment. Among those under 60, those who consumed the hi…
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Although a recent study did not show a direct correlation, researchers say that zero-calorie sweeteners can age our brains by 1.6 extra years.
Sugar Substitutes Could Be Bad For Brain Aging, Study Argues
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