"Six common artificial sweeteners used by millions in the US and around the world significantly speed up brain aging and the warning signs of dementia. In a new study, researchers in Brazil found aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame potassium, erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol all displayed a link to troubling declines in memory, language, and thinking skills. Scientists are still trying to figure out how these substances damage the brain, but previous research pointed to these sweeteners contributing to blood clotting and inflammation in the brain."
"Those who consumed the most sweeteners had their brains age about 1.6 years faster than those who consumed the least. However, the group which consumed the largest amount of artificial sweeteners only had about 190 to 200 mg per day, roughly the same as one can of Diet Coke. Although the study didn't directly test why these sweeteners might harm the brain, the researchers referenced how sweeteners like aspartame may break down into toxic compounds that damage brain cells, harming memory and thinking skills."
More than 12,000 adults were followed for eight years to assess cognitive effects of six common artificial sweeteners: aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame potassium, erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol. Regular consumption of these sweeteners correlated with declines in memory, language, and thinking skills and with accelerated brain aging, averaging about 1.6 years faster aging among the highest consumers. Typical high intake in the study was roughly 190–200 mg per day, about one can of Diet Coke. Proposed mechanisms include breakdown into toxic compounds, increased blood clotting and inflammation, reduced cerebral blood flow, and higher stroke risk. Effects were stronger in middle-aged adults.
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