Key Update A new study shows that regular consumption of artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, flavoured waters, and low-calorie snacks accelerates memory and thinking decline in middle-aged adults. High consumers experienced 1.6 extra years of brain ageing, with the strongest effects in people under 60 and those with diabetes. Eight-Year Study in Brazil On September
READ MOREDiet soda promises all the bubbles and sweetness of regular soda but skips the sugar and calories. That’s why millions of people reach for Diet Coke, Pepsi Max, or Sprite Zero every day, hoping to cut sugar, lose weight, or feel less guilty about enjoying a fizzy drink. On the surface, diet soda seems like
READ MOREAspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is commonly found in sugar-free and low-calorie food products such as diet sodas, sugar-free gum, protein bars, and various processed foods. Approved by food regulatory bodies worldwide, including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aspartame has
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