Am J Clin Nutr September 2014 PMID 24944060

Low-calorie sweeteners and body weight and composition: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies.

Paige E Miller, Vanessa Perez

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The collection of discussions reflects a balanced view of the article’s findings, with posts citing supportive studies that show benefits of low-calorie sweeteners for weight loss, contrasted by others mentioning conflicting evidence. The tone varies from cautious optimism to skepticism, which contributes to the moderate scores across dimensions.

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The majority agree that low-calorie sweeteners can have modest benefits and are supported by some studies, although there is recognition of mixed results.

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Abstract in brief

  • Low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) may help with weight loss or maintenance by reducing calorie intake, but previous research has shown mixed results.
  • The meta-analysis of 15 RCTs and 9 cohort studies found that LCSs slightly but significantly decreased body weight, BMI, fat mass, and waist circumference in controlled trials, while observational studies showed no link to weight or fat mass but a small increase in BMI.
  • Overall, evidence from high-quality RCTs suggests that replacing regular sugary foods or drinks with LCS options can have modest benefits for body weight and composition.]

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Layne Norton, PhD
@BioLayne · X

In fact, HUMAN studies show NO effect of artificial sweeteners on gut microflora & insulin sensitivity https://t.co/Qk8OkpTppn https://t.co/kWZbkQjScS https://t.co/zCgCiMiOt7 https://t.co/I4vdeShtpj https://t.co/kg14flppGg https://t.co/yutwuylLfP https://t.co/DtAGGp3RhG GET REKT

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nico
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Scopuli ⬛
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@HuyTran2022 @shundeshagen @SlmPhatty @bryan_johnson https://t.co/LZ5Nf6Il2L https://t.co/VHPozhP0c8 https://t.co/MdWh35bBWw https://t.co/VdX55mavs1 https://t.co/GPmCkH2ADQ https://t.co/xYk8unErjc Start there. You can get AI to summarize for you to make it more digestible. There's also this recent one that showed sucralose

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@Puppyp1lls · X

@pyperreed https://t.co/EEALQJir3w

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Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

Low-calorie sweeteners and body weight and composition: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies https://t.co/VGPcLzBCh9 Observational studies associate AS to BMI, RCTs find no association. https://t.co/4PUhPYozov

Apr 20, 2022 · 5 likes · 133,459 followers View post →
Fitness Stuff (for normal people)
@Fitnessstuffpod · X

Data from 15 randomized controlled trials evaluating the effects of low calorie sweeteners on body weight in humans support that: Substituting low calorie sweetener options for their full calorie versions can aid in weight loss & weight maintenance. https://t.co/KY10Pw2OCF

May 18, 2023 · 4 likes · 67 followers View post →

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Scopuli ⬛
@jscoppe1 · X

@FrancisG_02 @itssanman @Nipko_ @Pyrocynical 1. Mouse trials are good starting places, but you need to replicate in humans. 2. Regardless of mechanisms people find, what matters is outcome studies. Here are a bunch that show no harm, and even some benefit: https://t.co/9JueNu02lD https://t.co/pvvaN4xcZg

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nico
@skippyjonbones · X

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Scopuli ⬛
@jscoppe1 · X

@sheislaurenlee Aspartame and Sucralose are perfectly healthy. https://t.co/LZ5Nf6HNdd https://t.co/VHPozhOsmA https://t.co/MdWh35b46Y https://t.co/VdX55m9XCt https://t.co/GPmCkH22Oi https://t.co/xYk8unDTtE

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Scopuli ⬛
@jscoppe1 · X

@HuyTran2022 @shundeshagen @SlmPhatty @bryan_johnson https://t.co/LZ5Nf6Il2L https://t.co/VHPozhP0c8 https://t.co/MdWh35bBWw https://t.co/VdX55mavs1 https://t.co/GPmCkH2ADQ https://t.co/xYk8unErjc Start there. You can get AI to summarize for you to make it more digestible. There's also this recent one that showed sucralose

Feb 23, 2025 · 11 likes · 516 followers View post →
Benadryl of shedtwt
@Puppyp1lls · X

@pyperreed https://t.co/EEALQJir3w

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Adamlite
@thesecksy · X

@5ekaa I can just as easily find a study that says the opposite https://t.co/Tddh4L0nsL

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Maxwell Snow
@Maxwell_A_Snow · X

@RandomGadgie @icarustarve @Jesusnumber_2 @sistinechaebol Here's a study that says otherwise https://t.co/YZvYvbvDJJ

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HoopsW
@13BoltSD · X

RT @BioLayne: In fact, HUMAN studies show NO effect of artificial sweeteners on gut microflora & insulin sensitivity https://t.co/Qk8OkpTpp…

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@dom_vom_gym · X

@JaredNier and may be a useful dietary tool to improve compliance with weight loss or weight maintenance plans." https://t.co/UT6HA9yLmR

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Fitness Stuff (for normal people)
@Fitnessstuffpod · X

Data from 15 randomized controlled trials evaluating the effects of low calorie sweeteners on body weight in humans support that: Substituting low calorie sweetener options for their full calorie versions can aid in weight loss & weight maintenance. https://t.co/KY10Pw2OCF

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Assent Performance
@SteAssent · X

@2Corinth3_18 @robertlufkinmd It would have had you got control of your relationship with food and stopped blaming one thing for something as complex as obesity https://t.co/ikEZF07YUd https://t.co/OaLBKdfe8a https://t.co/FNtxnVriSV https://t.co/thgKFU28y1

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@Kinocock_ · X

甘味料摂取量と体重、脂肪量に相関はない https://t.co/xueF5beaxg

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Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

Low-calorie sweeteners and body weight and composition: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies https://t.co/VGPcLzBCh9 Observational studies associate AS to BMI, RCTs find no association. https://t.co/4PUhPYozov

Apr 20, 2022 · 5 likes · 133,459 followers View post →
Ragi Mudde
@2emkay · X

RT @BioLayne: In fact, HUMAN studies show NO effect of artificial sweeteners on gut microflora & insulin sensitivity https://t.co/Qk8OkpTpp…

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Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa · X

RT @BioLayne: In fact, HUMAN studies show NO effect of artificial sweeteners on gut microflora & insulin sensitivity https://t.co/Qk8OkpTpp…

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Fat Fighting
@FatFightingClub · X

สารทดแทนความหวานไม่กระตุ้นอินซูลินนะครับ อธิบายกันจนไม่รู้จะอธิบายยังไง เอาเปเปอร์ไปอ่านเถอะ https://t.co/xngtB4Tqok https://t.co/UGpPNpNO5b https://t.co/1A89jM8ZdO https://t.co/NdaQHAtCNn https://t.co/uJTgkdC6nM https://t.co/LRSfC22Kxc https://t.co/It1DV26EGA

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Jose C Souto, MD
@jcsouto · X

RT @BioLayne: In fact, HUMAN studies show NO effect of artificial sweeteners on gut microflora & insulin sensitivity https://t.co/Qk8OkpTpp…

Oct 15, 2021 · 4 shares · 14,499 followers View post →
Layne Norton, PhD
@BioLayne · X

In fact, HUMAN studies show NO effect of artificial sweeteners on gut microflora & insulin sensitivity https://t.co/Qk8OkpTppn https://t.co/kWZbkQjScS https://t.co/zCgCiMiOt7 https://t.co/I4vdeShtpj https://t.co/kg14flppGg https://t.co/yutwuylLfP https://t.co/DtAGGp3RhG GET REKT

Oct 15, 2021 · 43 likes · 4 shares · 226,483 followers View post →
nutritionclarified
@nutritionclari1 · X

@TradeCrypto @Si_Mac_PT @mrmarkdolan @GaryChappellDE LCS - https://t.co/8Nhfs1QUF3

Feb 25, 2021 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
ふくまる@食から健康を考える
@fukumaru_foody · X

ガチでダイエット効果あった件 ダイエットコーラやらソーダやら言われているなんとも怪しいものがありますが。 どうやら本当にダイエット効果があるようです。 砂糖を人工甘味料に変えて飲んだ結果体重減少や腹囲の減少も見られたようです。 https://t.co/Z1ubEmxpzx

Apr 27, 2020 · 1 like · 1,253 followers View post →
ふくまる@食から健康を考える
@fukumaru_foody · X

【人工甘味料にダイエット効果】 人工甘味料というと体に悪そうなイメージがありますよね。 しかし、RCT(信憑性の高い研究)で加糖飲料をダイエットソーダに変えると、体重、脂肪、BMI,腹囲の減少が見られました。 人工甘味料はそこまで悪いモノでもないのかもしれません!https://t.co/Z1ubEmxpzx

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