Non-sugar Sweeteners Don’t Help With Weight Loss and May Come With Health Risks, WHO Says

Sugar substitutes, or non-sugar sweeteners, don’t seem to help with long-term weight control, the World Health Organization reported. (Image credit: Image by Marie LaFauci via Getty Images)

Non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) shouldn’t be used to reduce body weight, according to newly released guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO). The United Nations (UN) health agency’s report also suggested that long-term use of such sweeteners may come with health risks.

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