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Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging
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Sugar substitutes are often promoted as a healthier way to enjoy sweet foods and drinks without consuming as much sugar. However, new research suggests that some of these widely used sweeteners may have an unexpected downside for long-term brain health. A study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that people who consumed the most low- and no-calorie sweeteners experienced significantly faster declines in memory and thinking skills than those who consumed the least.
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A study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that people who consumed the most low- and no-calorie sweeteners experienced significantly faster declines in memory and thinking skills than those who consumed the least.
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- However, new research suggests that some of these widely used sweeteners may have an unexpected downside for long-term brain health.
- The association was particularly pronounced among people with diabetes.
- Study Tracks Nearly 13,000 Adults for Eight Years To investigate whether sugar substitutes might be connected to cognitive health, researchers analyzed data from 12,772 adults across Brazil.
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