Among other negative consequences of a preference for sugar-free soda
Among other negative consequences of a preference for sugar-free soda, Rusakova noted: Any beverages and products with artificial sweeteners can lead to irreversible brain damage. Artificial sweeteners accelerate brain aging – this conclusion was reached by Brazilian scientists.
Consensus
- High consumption of sugar substitutes is linked to a 62% faster decline in cognitive function and memory over time.
- The study lasted more than eight years and involved 12,772 adults.
- Sugar substitutes may indirectly affect brain health through mechanisms like insulin resistance and changes in gut microbiota.
- There is no direct scientific evidence of sugar substitutes harming the brain according to one expert.
Points of divergence
- Aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol, which could theoretically affect nerve signal transmission, but toxic doses require excessive consumption over time. — vm
- Some artificial sweeteners may have neurotoxicity and alter gut microbiome composition, negatively affecting brain function. — vm
- The doctor recommends limiting sugar-free drinks to no more than one liter per month as a rare exception, emphasizing balanced nutrition with protein, fat, and carbohydrates. — vm
- Non-alcoholic beer after physical activity may help restore balance of beneficial substances and replenish fluid loss. — vm
- Tagatose is the only sugar substitute not associated with reduced cognitive function in the study. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (3 sources)
- Can you drink sugar-free soda? A doctor explains — Вечерняя Москва
- Scientists Discover That Sugar Substitutes Accelerate Brain Aging — Вечерняя Москва
- Sugar substitutes accelerate brain aging – Brazilian scientists conclude — РИА Новости (Telegram)