WHO: Artificial sweeteners do not aid in weight loss and may actually increase health risks.

Published Date: 17 May 2023

The use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a means of regulating weight or reducing noncommunicable diseases has been condemned by the World Health Organization.

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