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Non-nutritive sweeteners: A safe tool to reduce sugar, calories among different consumer age groups

Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), also known as low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS), are alternatives that contain zero or very low amounts of carbohydrates or energy. These sweeteners can act as an effective tool to reduce caloric content and sugar, which when consumed in excess and without proper diet or exercise, can…

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2024

Explained | What does aspartame being ‘possibly carcinogenic’ mean?

While the IARC grading system assesses the hazards with a substance for carcinogenicity, it does not measure the risk of cancer itself, as with aspartame.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Explained: All about WHO's verdict on aspartame, a key ingredient in diet coke

As per a recent report released by the WHO, aspartame is "possibly carcinogenic to humans" citing “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released this report along with International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee…

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2023

Limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans, from non-sugar sweetener ‘aspartame’: WHO

IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans on the basis of limited evidence for cancer in humans specifically, for hepatocellular carcinoma.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

WHO says aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' The FDA disagrees

Moderate consumption of aspartame is OK, scientists say. But heavy consumers may want to reduce their intake. The WHO says aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer. The FDA questions the evidence.

WEKU · Jul 13, 2023

No, a can of Diet Coke won't give you cancer

The beverages industry has welcomed a report contextualizing the amount of aspartame a person can consume before it becomes a health risk.

Fortune · Jul 13, 2023

What is aspartame? The key ingredient in Diet Coke set to be declared ‘possible cancer risk’ by WHO

World Health Organisation cancer research unit is reportedly set to declare aspartame as a potential carcinogen from next month

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Aspartame: Key ingredient in Diet Coke set to be declared ‘possible cancer risk’ by WHO

World Health Organisation cancer research unit is reportedly set to declare aspartame as a potential carcinogen from next month

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

Popular fizzy drink sweetener to be declared possible cancer risk

The additive is found thousands of products including ice cream and chewing gum

Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2023

Aspartame: Key ingredient in Diet Coke set to be declared ‘possible cancer risk’ by WHO

World Health Organisation cancer research unit is reportedly set to declare aspartame as a potential carcinogen from next month

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023