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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 6 points 1 year ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


However, the study found no significant association between the artificial sweetener sucralose and these measures of fat volume.

"This study showed that habitual, long-term intake of total and individual artificial sweetener intakes are related to greater volumes of adipose tissue, commonly known as body fat," said Brian Steffen, PhD, MSCR, a professor in the Department of Surgery at the U of M Medical School and co-investigator on the funded grant.

"This was found even after accounting for other factors, including how much a person eats or the quality of one's diet."

Based on their results, the researchers recommend considering alternative approaches, as long-term artificial sweetener consumption may have potential health consequences.

The researchers emphasize the need for more studies to better understand the connection between artificial sweetener intake and increased body fat.

Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and gain clearer insights into how dietary habits affect metabolic health.


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