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Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Faster Cognitive Decline

9/4/2025

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A Brazilian study links high artificial sweetener consumption to accelerated cognitive decline in adults under 60 and diabetics.
Participants consuming approximately 191 mg daily experienced a 62% faster cognitive decline over eight years than those consuming 20 mg.
Aspartame and saccharin were associated with memory loss, while tagatose showed no such effects.
Researchers call for further studies to verify results and investigate natural sweetener options.

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A Brazilian study links high artificial sweetener consumption to accelerated cognitive decline in adults under 60 and diabetics.
Participants consuming approximately 191 mg daily experienced a 62% faster cognitive decline over eight years than those consuming 20 mg.
Aspartame and saccharin were associated with memory loss, while tagatose showed no such effects.
Researchers call for further studies to verify results and investigate natural sweetener options.