Artificial Sweeteners and Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the relationship between artificial sweeteners and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
• Performed a meta-analysis of selected studies
• Evaluated cardiovascular disease outcomes and risk factors associated with sweetener intake
• Found mixed evidence on the association between artificial sweeteners and cardiovascular disease risk
• Indicated a potential increase in risk for specific populations
• Highlighted the need for more research to clarify these relationships