The Claim
Genetically predicted artificial sweetener intake is not associated with coronary heart disease after accounting for horizontal pleiotropy and heterogeneity through sensitivity analyses using multiple Mendelian randomization methods and outlier removal.
What the research says
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Studies using genetic data show that artificial sweetener consumption does not have a detectable link to coronary heart disease when accounting for potential genetic confounding factors.
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The association between genetically predicted artificial sweetener intake and coronary heart disease is not explained by horizontal pleiotropy or heterogeneity, as sensitivity analyses using multiple MR methods and outlier removal showed consistent results.
People with genetic traits that make them more likely to consume artificial sweeteners have reduced ability to respond to insulin, which causes excess fat to build up in the blood and damage the lining of heart arteries, eventually leading to blockages and heart disease.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that people with genes linked to liking artificial sweeteners also had a higher risk of heart disease, and this link stayed strong even when scientists checked for other possible explanations, meaning it's likely a real connection.
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