Clearing the Myths around non-nutritive/noncaloric Sweeteners: An Efficacy and Safety Evaluation
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2022-07
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Association of Physicians of India
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Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) are used to substitute sugar in the diet and are approved by the regulatory bodies in many countries, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/the World Health Organization (WHO). Non-nutritive sweeteners are here to stay, as it is an effective strategy to reduce sugar and caloric intake which is a public health priority today. It is a tool to increase dietary compliance in the management of obesity and diabetes and is a partner for fitness seekers. However, the debate on its safety and efficacy continues, including several myths associated with its usage. This review has evaluated the scientific literature in-depth and concludes that NNSs are safe to use within an acceptable daily intake (ADI). Non-nutritive sweeteners are beneficial for their intended use, including weight management and diabetes control when consumed as a part of a dietary management program. The current data do not provide sufficient evidence that NNSs can affect the gut microbiome, and more research, particularly at relevant doses, is required. We also need more randomized control trials (RCTs) among the Indian population on the impact of sugar reduction with NNSs and its health benefits to strengthen the evidence for its use in medical nutrition management and preventive health, helping the individual make an informed choice.
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Tiwaskar Mangesh, Mohan Viswanathan. Clearing the Myths around non-nutritive/noncaloric Sweeteners: An Efficacy and Safety Evaluation. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2022 Jul; 70(7): 18-26