Calorie Control Council’s Response to the Harpaz, et al. Study October 4, 2018 (ATLANTA) -- A study recently published in the journal Molecules claimed that low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) are toxic to the gut microbiome. Using genetically-modified bioluminescent bacteria from E. coli as a sensing model, the authors sought...
Read MoreMay 8, 2018 -- A recent peer-reviewed article evaluated the reliability of the available literature investigating possible links between aspartame and cancer and the results are in: studies linking aspartame to cancer scored as “not reliable” according to an internationally recognized grading system for scientific research. How the review was...
Read MoreMarch 19, 2018 — Recent research presented at the Endocrine Society’s 2018 Annual Meeting suggest possible impacts of sucralose on fat production in normal weight and obese individuals. This research, which is very similar to that presented by the same researchers during the group’s 2017 meeting, suggests the consumption of...
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2018 -- An April 3 presentation during the 2017 Endocrine Society Annual Meeting and Expo featured an unpublished study abstract suggesting that low calorie sweeteners (LCS) increase adipogenesis in human fat biopsy-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Additionally, researchers suggest that LCS consumption also results in increased expression of...
Read MoreA STATEMENT FROM THE CALORIE CONTROL COUNCIL About Claims that Diet Soda causes Weight Gain: Low- and no-calorie foods and beverages are a proven tool in helping manage weight. Multiple studies (referenced below) have shown changes in behavior and diet, including regular intake of diet sodas, result in successful weight...
Read MoreBy: Keri Peterson, MD -- July 17, 2017 -- 12:01 AM -- Obesity is a complex condition with numerous causes and associations. Due to its association with a number of negative health outcomes and chronic diseases, a variety of approaches to managing obesity have been explored in an attempt to...
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