A recent study conducted in Shanghai suggested that consuming two litres of diet soda or other artificially sweetened beverages per day could heighten the risk of experiencing a dangerous irregular heartbeat by 20 per cent, in comparison to individuals who abstain from such drinks entirely.

Two litres of diet soda daily raises irregular heartbeat risk by 20 per cent: Study

A recent survey found that as many as 38% urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month. Why this is concerning is because, Artificial sweeteners like aspartame have recently been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be “possibly carcinogenic to humans” – they can cause cancer.

38% urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month | Risks of consuming diet sodas

Erythritol, a popular sugar replacement which is used to sweeten monk fruit, keto-reduced sugar products and stevia, has been linked to heart attack, stroke, blood clotting and death, as per a new study.

Popular zero-calorie sweetener erythritol can cause heart attack, stroke and death, study reveals

Some artificial sweeteners can spike the risk of contracting cancer, a study has said. The alternatives to sugar generally used in food increase the risk by up to 13 per cent. The experts of French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and Sorbonne Paris Nord University came up with the finding

Artificial sweeteners can increase risk of cancer by up to 13%, says study

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