Lowering Sweetness in Diet Fails to Curb Cravings or Health Risks, Large Trial Finds

A six-month randomized trial found that varying the sweetness level of participants' diets did not alter sweetness preference, body weight, or biomarkers linked to diabetes and cardiovascular health; many participants returned to their previous consumption after the study, suggesting public-health guidance should focus on reducing sugar and energy-dense foods rather than sweetness alone.