Dr Stacey Lockyer, Nutrition Scientist from British Nutrition Foundation shared that research into artificial sweeteners and dementia is not so black and white.
Dr Lockyer said: “There are a small number of observational studies examining a potential link between consumption of non-sugar sweeteners and dementia and these have reported conflicting findings (i.e. some showing an association and some showing no association).
“While data from observational studies can suggest associations between dietary factors and health outcomes, they have several limitations and importantly cannot demonstrate cause and effect.
“Sweeteners that are permitted for use in food products are rigorously tested for safety and some people find it useful to reduce their sugar and calorie intake by consuming foods and drinks made with sweeteners in place of sugar.”