The Claim

Excessive intake of artificial sweeteners is associated with a higher risk of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, weight gain, unfavorable pregnancy outcomes, and potential hazards for individuals with low seizure thresholds.

Source: EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS ON HUMAN HEALTH

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

Eating too many sugar-free sweeteners might be linked to health problems like weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, bad pregnancy results, and seizures in sensitive people.

See the scientific wording

Excessive intake of artificial sweeteners is associated with a higher risk of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, weight gain, unfavorable pregnancy outcomes, and potential hazards for individuals with low seizure thresholds.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS ON HUMAN HEALTH

    This study found that using too many artificial sweeteners might cause health problems like weight gain, heart disease, and even cancer, just like the claim says.

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