Higher artificial sweetener consumption linked to CVD risk
Aspartame intake was linked to increased risk for cerebrovascular events, while acesulfame potassium and sucralose linked to CHD risk
Higher artificial sweetener consumption is associated with an increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study in The BMJ.
“Our results indicate that these food additives, consumed daily by millions of people and present in thousands of foods and beverages, should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar, in line with the current position of several health agencies,” the authors concluded.
