Artificial Sweeteners May Accelerate Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline
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A recent observational study found no significant evidence that artificial sweeteners harm cognitive health, with only minor memory declines in people under 60 and mixed results overall. The study's limitations and the complexity of sweetener chemicals suggest that current evidence does not support fears of brain damage from artificial sweeteners, and moderate consumption appears safe.
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