According to neurological experts, the heavy diet in seven sugar alternatives is associated with faster cognitive decreased decreases.
Sweeteners -aspartame, Saccharin, ACCHARIN, K, Erythritol, Xylitol, Sorbitol and Tagatose-are found in superb foods and drinks such as soda, protein bars Yogurt and low -calorie desserts.
People who consumed more than 190 mg of sweeteners showed 62 % faster in thinking and memory skills for one year for one year for one year than those who consumed 20 mg. A dietary drink contains about 200 mg of sweetener and a low -fat package of 20 mg.
Researchers at the American Academy of Neurology said cognitive decline is about a year and half of aging.
This transplant was found in people under 60 but was not older. For those with diabetes, this bond was even stronger. People with diabetes are likely to use synthetic sweeteners as a replacement for sugar.
“Low, low -calorie sweeteners are often seen as a healthy alternative to sugar, but our findings show that some sweeteners may have negative effects on brain health over time,” said Dr. Claudia Kimi from the University of Sao Paulo.
The study, conducted in Brazil, tracked the health of 12777 adults with an average age of 52 years over a wide range of time periods to eight years.
Participants were classified into three groups based on the amount of artificial sweetener in their daily diet, and their cognitive ability was initially tested, moderate, and the end of the study.
But it was not just the highest consumers of sweeteners who were affected – those in the middle group had a cognitive decline, which was 35 percent faster than the lowest group.
Eating foods with aspartame, saccharine, aceulfame-k, erythitol, sorbitol and xylitol was associated with a faster decrease in overall cognition, especially in memory.
Sorbitol, commonly used in sugar -free gum, consumed the highest consumption on average 64 mg daily.
There was no connection between taking tagatosis and cognitive reduction. Tagatose is used in chocolate and other pastries, cereals, drinks and ice cream.
However, the researchers said these findings do not definitely mean that sweeteners are the cause of cognitive reduction and other factors can be in the game.
For one, not all artificial sweeteners and sugar alternatives are included in the market. Participants also recorded their diets so that they may not have mentioned everything they eat.
Aspartame, Saccharin, and Aceulfame-K are permitted as food additives in the United States and are considered for the general population based on the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA also considers erythitol, tagatosis, sorbitol and xylitol safe.
According to Cleveland Clinic, xylitol was associated with a heart attack and stroke in people who consume more than 30 grams, or about a tablespoon of ice cream -friendly ice cream. Erytictol has also been linked to the risk of heart events.
According to Harvard Medical School, xylitol and erythertol are both taken from plants and can cause gastrointestinal problems. Artificial sweeteners, made using chemicals, are also related to bowel problems.
Aspartame, commonly used in Soda, was classified as “possibly carcinogenic” by the International Cancer Research Agency in July 2023.
“Further research is needed to confirm our findings, and we look at whether other refined sugar options such as apples, honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar may be effective,” Suemoto said.
