Most of the discussion on artificial sweeteners focuses on their presumed safety, of which I have my doubts.
The “Generally Recognized As Safe” process is not very assuring , political/financial interests can trump scientific objectivity , some research studies certainly give pause , and there isn’t any data on the effects of consistent artificial sweetener consumption over the span of several decades.
Let’s hypothesize, though, that artificial sweeteners are cleared of all wrongdoing at some point. Even then, with undisputed evidence that there isn’t the slightest health risk, I would urge everyone to stay away from them.
The “Generally Recognized As Safe” process is not very assuring , political/financial interests can trump scientific objectivity , some research studies certainly give pause , and there isn’t any data on the effects of consistent artificial sweetener consumption over the span of several decades.
Let’s hypothesize, though, that artificial sweeteners are cleared of all wrongdoing at some point. Even then, with undisputed evidence that there isn’t the slightest health risk, I would urge everyone to stay away from them.