WHO cautions against artificial sweeteners for weight loss.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against using artificial sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, saying that long-term use is not effective and could pose health risks. Continued consumption could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults. The recommendation applies to all people except individuals with pre-existing diabetes and includes all synthetic and naturally occurring or modified nonnutritive sweeteners that are not classified as sugars found in manufactured foods and beverages, or sold on their own to be added to foods and beverages by consumers.