Artificial sweeteners do not help you lose weight, WHO warns
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Consumption of free sugars is linked to rising obesity and increased cases of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and tooth decay.
By Ella Pickover
People should avoid using sweeteners to help with weight control, global health leaders have said.
Low or no-calorie sweeteners are used instead of sugar to sweeten foods and drinks and can be found in products including desserts and ready meals, cakes, drinks, chewing gum and toothpaste.
Many people also add non-sugar sweeteners to their ow...
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