{"id":16845,"date":"2019-01-03T13:46:03","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T18:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/?p=16845"},"modified":"2020-10-22T19:54:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T23:54:25","slug":"large-body-of-science-points-to-benefits-of-low-calorie-sweeteners-contrary-to-recent-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/large-body-of-science-points-to-benefits-of-low-calorie-sweeteners-contrary-to-recent-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Large Body of Science Points to Benefits of Low Calorie Sweeteners, Contrary to Recent Study"},"content":{"rendered":"
Calorie Control Council statement in response to the Systematic Review<\/a> by Toews et al.<\/strong><\/p>\n (January 3, 2019) The recently published systematic review and meta-analysis by Toews et al1<\/sup> reviewed existing studies evaluating the effects of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) intake on a number of health outcomes in adults and children.\u00a0 However, in contrast to the conclusions made by the study authors, the highest quality scientific evidence shows that the consumption of LNCS results in reductions in body weight, does not lead to weight gain and does not cause cravings leading to increased intake2,3<\/sup>. In fact, LNCS were found to be most beneficial to those who are overweight or obese4,5<\/sup>. Additionally, longer-term trials have shown consumption of LNCS to reduce weight in children and adolescents at 1-year follow-ups 6,7<\/sup>. Based on two randomized controlled trials included in the Toews\u2019 review, the preference for sweet taste<\/a> was slightly lower in the group receiving LNCS than in the group that did not.<\/p>\n <\/a>A large body of evidence (International Journal of Obesity<\/a><\/em>) <\/em>evaluating more than 100 studies suggests LNCS play a role in reducing energy intake and body weight. Further, authors of The BMJ<\/em>-published study cited research from Drs. Vanessa Perez and Paige Miller, who conducted a meta-analysis reviewing 35 years of independent studies on the relationship between LNCS and weight status and found<\/a> that randomized control trials \u201cresulted in statistically significant reductions in body weight, BMI, fat mass, and waist circumference.\u201d LNCS continue to be a useful tool, along with diet and exercise, in helping to support weight management and weight loss.<\/p>\n