Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 New Study Casts Doubt on the Value of Artificial Sweeteners A Welsh scholar, Dr. David Benton, has published a research study calling the value of artificial sweeteners into question. The study, published in Nutrition Research Reviews, examines the science behind the growing trend to replace natural sweeteners with artificial ones in order to reduce the calorie content. Now that obesity has become epidemic in many parts of the world, products claiming to be lower in calories have become big business. Benton's research, however, indicates that the body is able to sense and adapt to a reduced energy intake. As a result, people who use artificial sweeteners tend to eat more at one time, or to become hungry sooner. This simply reinforces the fact that the best way to lose weight is with a balanced diet, smaller portions, and plenty of exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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