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WHO's recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many questions unanswered

  • Written by Lindsey Schier, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imageSugar alternatives go by many names including artificial sweeteners, low-calorie sweeteners and nonsugar sweeteners.Marie LaFauci/Moment via Getty Images

Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?

This is among the most controversial topics in nutritional science. In early May 2023, the World Health...

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