The Claim
Higher intake of artificial sweeteners is associated with a 9% increased risk of cardiovascular disease among adults, with a hazard ratio of 1.09 (95% CI: 1.01–1.18), based on longitudinal data from 103,388 French adults followed for a median of 9 years.
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 more artificial sweeteners have a 9% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who consume less, according to a long-term study of over 100,000 French adults.
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Higher intake of artificial sweeteners is associated with a 9% increased risk of cardiovascular disease overall, with a hazard ratio of 1.09 (95% CI: 1.01–1.18), based on data from 103,388 French adults followed for a median of 9 years, suggesting that even moderate daily consumption may contribute to cardiovascular risk in the general population.
Artificial sweeteners change the types of bacteria in the gut, which triggers chronic inflammation in the blood vessels and damages the inner lining of arteries, leading to heart disease.
What the research says
1 studyThis big study found that people who regularly eat or drink things with artificial sweeteners, like diet soda, had a slightly higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke over time, even after accounting for other healthy or unhealthy habits.
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