foodexpert
@foodexpert · Jul 21, 2026
Artificial sweeteners increase the risk of heart disease.
Many people reduce or avoid sugar by using artificial sweeteners, believing they're a healthier alternative. However, a recent meta-analysis published in *Current Atherosclerosis Reports* suggests they may carry health risks. Researchers reviewed 21 randomized controlled trials and 27 trial comparisons involving adults. They found that artificial sweeteners were associated with short-term negative effects on blood sugar and a higher long-term risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The study also identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners, changes in the gut microbiome, and other adverse health outcomes. While the findings show an association rather than proving cause and effect, they raise important questions about the long-term health impact of these sugar substitutes.
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The source reports on a recent meta-analysis linking artificial sweeteners with negative short-term blood sugar effects and higher long-term cardiometabolic disease risk, indicating an association but not proving causation.
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The claim is supported by a recent meta-analysis discussed in the source, which found associations between artificial sweeteners and increased cardiometabolic disease risk, but the evidence is observational and does not confirm causality. The source has unknown quality and no additional corroborating evidence is provided, so confidence is moderate.
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