article_snippet.sent: Consumers have shifted away from diet drinks because of perceived health concerns about artificial sweeteners, specifically aspartame.
article_snippet.sent: The ingredient, used in fizzy drinks and diet products, has been at the centre of critical reports dating back decades linking it to everything from cancer to premature birth.
article_snippet.sent: However these assurances have failed to convince some people, who continue to report adverse reactions, such as headaches and nausea after consuming foods containing the sweetener.
article_snippet.sent: Consumers have shifted away from diet drinks because of perceived health concerns about artificial sweeteners, specifically aspartame .
article_snippet.sent: Last month, a study commissioned by Britain’s food watchdog found eating the sweetener had no impact on the body or behaviour of people who claimed to be sensitive to the sweetener.
article_snippet.sent: Despite having virtually, if any calories, But low-calorie artificial sweeteners actually raise the risk of obesity, researchers fear.
article_snippet.sent: The popular sugar alternatives found in diet drinks and in sachets in cafes and restaurants may also increase the odds of diabetes.
article_snippet.sent: The Israeli researchers warned that ‘today’s massive, unsupervised consumption’ of artificial sweeteners needs to be reassessed.
highlights_snippet.sent: Comes after consumers shy away from such drinks on health grounds .