The Claim
After adjusting for baseline BMI and percentage weight gain during follow-up, the association between artificial sweetener intake and cancer risk remained statistically significant.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People who consume artificial sweeteners have a measurable link to cancer risk that is not due to their body weight or weight gain over time.
See the scientific wording
The association between artificial sweetener intake and cancer risk was not explained by body weight or weight gain, as the results remained significant after adjusting for baseline BMI and percentage weight gain during follow-up.
Artificial sweeteners change the types of bacteria in the gut, which weakens the gut lining and lets harmful substances enter the bloodstream. This triggers constant low-level inflammation and damages DNA in cells, which can lead to cancer.
What the research says
1 studyEven when scientists accounted for how heavy or how much weight people gained, those who drank more diet sodas or ate foods with artificial sweeteners still had a slightly higher chance of getting cancer. This suggests the sweeteners themselves might be doing something harmful, not just making people gain weight.
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