More evidence that low-calorie sweeteners are bad for your health

Low-calorie sweeteners are found in a range of foods, including yoghurts, baked goods, health bars

Drinking beverages containing low-calorie sweeteners may not help you lose weight and may even be bad for your health, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The researchers, who reviewed a number of studies, found that people who regularly consume low-calorie sweeteners (such as aspartame, sucralose and stevioside) tend have a higher risk of long-term weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease than those who don’t.

Obesity is a growing, global problem, and excess sugar consumption is suspected of being a major factor in this