Scientists: Sweeteners do not make you lose weight

According to the results of a new study conducted by scientists from the University of Liverpool, the use of sweeteners is not a way to lose weight. It was previously thought that artificial sweeteners were lower in calories than regular sugar and could help people trying to lose weight without giving up sweets completely. However, according to new research, the human body does not distinguish artificial sweeteners from regular sugar, which makes their use useless in the fight against excess weight.

According to scientists, sweet taste receptors located on the taste cells of the intestine play an important role in determining the presence of glucose in the body. Artificial sweeteners act on these receptors in the same way as regular sugar. Moreover, the receptors detect the presence of sweeteners in food and increase the level of glucose consumption, which can lead to excess weight gain.

It should be noted that the use of sweeteners not only does not help you lose weight, but can also negatively affect your health. Research has shown that regularly consuming sweeteners may increase the risk of developing metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

Instead of using artificial sweeteners, scientists recommend consuming natural foods, but in smaller portions. This will help reduce the number of calories you consume and reduce your risk of developing metabolic diseases.

Thus, scientists from the University of Liverpool came to the conclusion that the use of sweeteners is not an effective way to lose weight. It is recommended to pay attention to the quality and quantity of food consumed in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid the development of metabolic diseases.