{"id":549905,"date":"2026-07-20T03:19:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T03:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/549905\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T03:19:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T03:19:16","slug":"higher-consumption-of-sweeteners-linked-to-decline-in-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/549905\/","title":{"rendered":"Higher consumption of sweeteners linked to decline in memory"},"content":{"rendered":"

(NewsNation<\/a>) \u2014 Consuming popular sugar substitutes<\/a> may be linked to a faster decline in memory and thinking skills, according to new research.<\/p>\n

A study published<\/a> by the American Academy of Neurology found an association between sweetener consumption and cognitive decline.<\/p>\n

“Low- and no-calorie sweeteners are often seen as a healthy alternative to sugar; however, our findings suggest certain sweeteners may have negative effects on brain health over time,” said study author Dr. Claudia Kimie Suemoto of the University of S\u00e3o Paulo.<\/p>\n

Researchers analyzed data from nearly 13,000 adults and examined seven sweeteners: aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame K, erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol and tagatose, all of which contain few or no calories.<\/p>\n

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They found that adults who consumed higher amounts of sweeteners experienced a 62% faster rate of cognitive decline. The association with accelerated brain aging was particularly evident among participants with diabetes.<\/p>\n

People in the middle-consumption group experienced cognitive decline that was 35% faster than that of participants in the lowest-consumption group. To measure changes over time, participants completed cognitive assessments at the beginning, midpoint and end of the study.<\/p>\n

“While we found links to cognitive decline for middle-aged people both with and without diabetes, people with diabetes are more likely to use artificial sweeteners as sugar substitutes,” Suemoto said.<\/p>\n

Sweeteners are commonly added to ultra-processed foods and beverages. Many are also sold separately for use in coffee, tea, cooking and baking.<\/p>\n

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