According to Statista, over 141 million Americans reported using artificial sweeteners in 2020. They further projected that this number would grow by more than three million by 2024. The main reasons people cited for turning to the sugar substitutes were weight management and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Those reasons are also what make them so attractive to those who are living with diabetes. They’re touted as an excellent way to enjoy sweetness without the additional calories and spike in your blood sugar level. However, recent studies suggest that artificial sweeteners aren’t as healthy for you as previously stated.
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