The Sweetener in Your Diet Quietly Harms Your Heart
Science Featured SeriesWednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:41:46 PM

A new study suggests that aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, may contribute to atherosclerosis by hardening and narrowing arteries due to fatty plaque buildup, challenging its reputation as a healthier sugar alternative.
What This Means: This research adds to growing concerns about artificial sweeteners, potentially influencing dietary recommendations and public health policies as more people seek sugar substitutes for weight management or diabetes prevention. It underscores the need for further scrutiny of long-term effects of food additives.
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