The Claim

Non-caloric sweeteners may induce oxidative stress and DNA damage in animal and in vitro models, but these adverse effects occur at exposure levels significantly higher than typical human consumption and the established acceptable daily intake (ADI) thresholds.

Source: MON-324 Systematic Literature Review of Non-caloric Sweeteners: Cancer Risk and Daily Intake Guidelines

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
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Challenges
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How it works
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In plain English

Artificial sweeteners might cause cell damage in lab and animal studies, but only when used in amounts way higher than people normally consume or what's considered safe.

See the scientific wording

Non-caloric sweeteners may induce oxidative stress and DNA damage in animal and in vitro models, but these effects occur at exposure levels far exceeding typical human consumption and acceptable daily intake (ADI) thresholds.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: MON-324 Systematic Literature Review of Non-caloric Sweeteners: Cancer Risk and Daily Intake Guidelines

    The study found that non-caloric sweeteners can cause cell damage in lab and animal studies, but only at very high levels—much more than people usually consume. At normal levels, they’re considered safe.

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