Some artificial sweeteners with no calories might raise your chances of getting cancer.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (2)
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The study found that women who had sucralose in their urine were more likely to develop breast cancer before menopause, which suggests that at least one zero-calorie sweetener might increase cancer risk in some people.
Association between Aspartame Consumption and Cancer Risk: Evidence from a Large Prospective Cohort.
The study looked at people who drank diet sodas or used aspartame sweeteners and found they were more likely to get cancer than those who didn’t. This supports the idea that some artificial sweeteners might raise cancer risk.
Contradicting (2)
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This study looked at thousands of people who use zero-calorie sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin and found no higher risk of cancer compared to those who don’t use them.
The study looked at zero-calorie sweeteners like aspartame and found no strong evidence they cause cancer when people eat them in normal amounts.
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