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Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Cognitive Decline Under 60

9/13/2025

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A study in *Neurology* links artificial sweeteners to cognitive decline in individuals under 60.
High sweetener consumers showed significant memory and thinking declines, resembling accelerated brain aging.
The research tracked 12,772 Brazilian adults over eight years, focusing on seven common sweeteners.
Diabetic individuals exhibited a stronger correlation between sweetener intake and cognitive decline.
Experts recommend reducing sweetener use and choosing less-processed alternatives like stevia or tagatose.

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A study in *Neurology* links artificial sweeteners to cognitive decline in individuals under 60.
High sweetener consumers showed significant memory and thinking declines, resembling accelerated brain aging.
The research tracked 12,772 Brazilian adults over eight years, focusing on seven common sweeteners.
Diabetic individuals exhibited a stronger correlation between sweetener intake and cognitive decline.
Experts recommend reducing sweetener use and choosing less-processed alternatives like stevia or tagatose.