Dr. Barry Dworkin

Can zero-calorie sweeteners raise your risk for cardiovascular disease? This self-reporting observational study cannot show a causal link. Mechanism of action for this risk for the nine sweeteners involved remains elusive.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 3, 2022

Source:
Can zero-calorie sweeteners raise your risk for cardiovascular disease?

Reference:
Artificial sweeteners and risk of cardiovascular diseases: results from the prospective NutriNet-Santé cohort

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