Question about a recent meta-analysis of low-calorie sweeteners and body weight

Question about a recent meta-analysis of low-calorie sweeteners and body weight.

Low-calorie sweeteners and body weight and composition: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies123

BACKGROUND Replacement of caloric sweeteners with lower- or no-calorie alternatives may facilitate weight loss or weight maintenance by helping to reduce energy intake; however, past research examining low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) and body weight has produced mixed results. OBJECTIVE The objective was to systematically review and quantitatively evaluate randomized controlled trials (RCTs) an...

Dietitian perceptions of low-calorie sweeteners.

BACKGROUND Lowering energy (calorie) intake is essential in managing a healthy weight. One method of doing this is substituting sugar with low/no-calorie sweeteners. The safety of sweeteners has been debated, but little is known about how they are perceived by professionals responsible for weight management advice. We sought to explore dietitian perceptions of sweeteners and to identify the pra...

Low-calorie sweeteners and the risk of preterm delivery: results from two studies and a meta-analysis.

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Low-/No-Calorie Sweeteners: A Review of Global Intakes

The current review examined published data on the intake of all major low-/no-calorie sweeteners-aspartame, acesulfame-K, saccharin, sucralose, cyclamate, thaumatin and steviol glycosides-globally over the last decade. The most detailed and complex exposure assessments were conducted in Europe, following a standardized approach. Japan and Korea similarly had up-to-date and regular intake data a...