From diet sodas to sugar-free desserts and candies,sugar substitutesare practically everywhere today.
They are inherently sweet substances with varying degrees of sweetness.
From Sugar to Artificial Sweeteners
Most people are aware of the dangers of eating too much sugar.
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This included recommendations not to exceed theacceptable daily intake (ADI)outlined by the agency.
Gardner, C.; Wylie-Rosett, J.; Gidding, S.; et al.
“Circulation.2012; 126:509-519.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
“Additional Information about High-Intensity Sweeteners Permitted for use in Food in the United States.”
Silver Spring, Maryland; updated May 26, 2015.
