Medicine and Health

Long-term aspartame and saccharin intakes are related to greater volumes of visceral, intermuscular, and subcutaneous adipose tissue: the CARDIA study

B. T. Steffen, D. R. Jacobs, et al.

This groundbreaking research reveals shocking links between long-term artificial sweetener intake and increased fat accumulation. Conducted by a team of experts including Brian T. Steffen and David R. Jacobs, the study uncovers how aspartame and saccharin consumption could elevate obesity risks, irrespective of calorie count. Dive into the findings that could change the way we view diet sodas!

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Abstract

This study investigated the association between long-term artificial sweetener (ArtSw) intake and adipose tissue accumulation. Using data from the CARDIA study (3088 participants), researchers found positive associations between total ArtSw, aspartame, and saccharin intakes with visceral, intermuscular, and subcutaneous adipose tissue volumes. Diet beverage intake also showed similar associations. Sucralose intake, however, showed no such relationship. Furthermore, ArtSw intake (except saccharin) was linked to increased risk of obesity. The findings suggest that long-term consumption of aspartame, saccharin, and diet sodas may contribute to increased adipose tissue deposition and obesity risk, independent of caloric intake and diet quality.

Publisher

International Journal of Obesity

Published On

Jul 13, 2023

Authors

Brian T. Steffen, David R. Jacobs, So-Yun Yi, Simon J. Lees, James M. Shikany, James G. Terry, Cora E. Lewis, John J. Carr, Xia Zhou, Lyn M. Steffen

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