Research Finds 6 Artificial Sweeteners May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

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00:00Research finds six artificial sweeteners may speed up cognitive decline.

00:05Sugar's hidden presence in everyday foods has fueled health problems,

00:09prompting the rise of artificial sweeteners as a popular sugar substitute.

00:16A neurology study links common artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline,

00:21tying intake to measurable changes in thinking and memory.

00:24This is timely as dementia, and Alzheimer's are rising causes of death in the United States.

00:33In over 12,000 adults, highest consumers of low and no-calorie sweeteners

00:39showed declines equal to 1.6 extra years of brain aging.

00:43Moderate consumers declined 35% faster, while high consumers showed a 62% faster rate of decline.

00:51Links were stronger under 60 and in people with diabetes.

00:55The study suggests roles for inflammation and gut microbiome disruption, but doesn't prove causation.

01:03The six linked sweeteners were aspartame, saccharin, xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, and acesulfame K.

01:11Tagatose was studied, but was not associated with cognitive decline.

01:14These additives are common in sugar-free, diet, and no-calorie products.

01:23Aspartame and acesulfame K are frequent in diet sodas, beverages, gum, yogurts, and table sweeteners,

01:29while xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, and saccharin appear in candies, gums, baked goods,

01:35some toothpaste, medicines, and table sweetener packets.

01:38Read ingredient lists.

01:43Low or no sugar or calorie claims often mean sugar alternatives like stevia, monk fruit, and allulose.

01:50Maple syrup and honey still affect blood sugar.

01:53Use moderately and consult your doctor if diabetic.

01:55The best long-term approach is to reduce sweeteners and sweet foods like store-bought sauces, soups, and breads.

02:05Occasional use is fine.

02:06Focus on moderation and real, whole foods.

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02:26Focus on moderation and you can change the blood sugar.