Sugar substitutes could promote brain aging, study argues
Artificial sweeteners like Equal and Sweet'N Low may help reduce calories, but it could come at the expense of future brain power, according to a recent study.
People who consume large amounts of low- and no-calorie sugar substitutes appear to experience faster declines in thinking and memory skills, researchers reported September 3 in the journal Neurology.
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