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However, newer and industry-independent studies suggest an association with weight gain and increased diabetes risk. A meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition observed a significant association between artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, with a pooled relative risk (RR) of 1.32 (95% CI: 1. ...
Steviol glycosides do not induce a glycemic response when ingested, because humans cannot metabolize stevia. [4] [5] The acceptable daily intake (ADI) for steviol glycosides, expressed as steviol equivalents, has been established to be 4 mg/kg body weight/day, and is based on no observed effects of a 100 fold higher dose in a rat study. [6]
Stevioside is the main sweetener (along with rebaudioside A) found in the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, a plant originating in South America.Dried leaves, as well as aqueous extracts, have been used for decades as a sweetener in many countries, notably in Latin America and Asia (Japan, China). [3]
Sudden weight gain can be an early symptom of heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. Weight gain of more than two or three pounds within a 24 hour period may be a sign your ...
Conditions such as sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, and depression can hinder weight loss and cause weight gain, according to WebMD. "Many medical conditions are associated with weight gain, so it's ...
Certain medications may cause weight gain or changes in body composition; these include insulin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, atypical antipsychotics, antidepressants, steroids, certain anticonvulsants (phenytoin and valproate), pizotifen, and some forms of hormonal contraception. [2]
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, and depression may be higher in people with a "sweet tooth" who prefer sugary foods, new research suggests.