Unraveling connections with artificial sweeteners and their impact on human health: A comprehensive review
- Title
- Unraveling connections with artificial sweeteners and their impact on human health: A comprehensive review
- Creator
- Gopalakrishnan N.K.; Balasubramanian B.; Kundapur R.; Chaudhary A.; Meyyazhagnan A.; Pappuswamy M.
- Description
- There is a recent trend showing an uptick in the artificial sweetener's usage, particularly the nonnourishing variety. The allure of a low-calorie choice that lets people indulge in their sweet tooths while consuming less calories overall is what motivates this. Children's food products often contain a substantial number of artificial sweeteners due to their properties that aid in moisture retention, act as fillers, and serve as bulking agents. This article provides a comprehensive overview of artificial sweeteners and influences in human wealth. Studies have linked the use of artificial sweeteners to premature birth, highlighting the teratogenic potential of these compounds, particularly in beverages. Pregnant women who incorporate nonnutritive sweeteners into their diet during pregnancy are more likely to have children with birth defects, as indicated by studies on the subject. Artificial sweeteners should not be added to food for children because studies show that eating them while a child's body is still developing might disturb the balance of gut microbiota and cause potential problems like heart disease, stroke, and cognitive decline. The ingestion of nonnourishing sweeteners has adverse effects on the fertility of both men and women. Studies indicate that exceeding the recommended daily consumption that the FDA has set for artificial sweeteners can result in conditions of infertility for both genders. Additionally, there is a connection between the onset of cancer and the use of artificial sweeteners. Presently, a considerable amount of research relies on animal models rather than human ones, creating a notable gap in research. The limitation of extensive human model studies represents a drawback in validating results. Furthermore, there is a necessity for increased research focused on advancing techniques that can minimize the adverse effects of artificial sweeteners, making them more suitable for addressing issues related to obesity and various types of diabetes. 2024 The Author(s). eFood published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd. on behalf of International Association of Dietetic Nutrition and Safety.
- Source
- eFood, Vol-5, No. 5
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Inc
- Subject
- artificial sweeteners; cancer; human health; neurological complications; synthetic food
- Coverage
- Gopalakrishnan N.K., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Balasubramanian B., Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea; Kundapur R., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Chaudhary A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Meyyazhagnan A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India
- Rights
- All Open Access; Gold Open Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 26663066
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Review
Collection
Citation
Gopalakrishnan N.K.; Balasubramanian B.; Kundapur R.; Chaudhary A.; Meyyazhagnan A.; Pappuswamy M., “Unraveling connections with artificial sweeteners and their impact on human health: A comprehensive review,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 24, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/21278.