Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for Your Health?

Equal artificial sweetener. — Equal artificial sweetener.Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America

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By Kristen V Brown

October 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM UTC

Hi folks, it’s Kristen in New York. This week, a reader wonders if zero-calorie sweeteners really have zero consequences. But first …

Which artificial sweeteners are safe? It's very confusing, with seemingly conflicting data. — Debra, Upstate New York