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Sweeteners & The Gut Microbiome

Article examines how sweeteners affect the gut microbiome and alter gut bacteria composition and activity.
  • Science

Understanding Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)

Clear and concise explanation about how ADI is determined, why it matters & the rigorous scientific processes behind setting these guidelines.
  • Science

CCC Responds to Study Associating Xylitol with Cardiovascular Risk

Study limitations important when evaluating xylitol findings.
  • Science

CCC Responds to Shil et al on Neotame

In vitro study on neotame and gut bacteria cannot be inferred to humans.
  • Science

CCC Statement on Study: “Sweetened Beverages, Genetic Susceptibility, & Incident ‎Atrial Fibrillation” 

Sweetened beverages and atrial fibrillation: what this prospective cohort study found.
  • Science

Managing Sugar Intake Through Low and No-Calorie Sweeteners: Georgetown University Whitepaper

How sweeteners can help reduce sugar and calorie intake, supporting public health goals with strong evidence for safety and weight management.
  • Policy

WHO Joins Global Scientific & Regulatory Agencies in Reaffirming the Safety of Aspartame

WHO confirms aspartame remains safe underscores the extensive body of work that has shown the same.
  • Science

Calorie Control Council Responds to Schiffman et al. Study on Sucralose

Study does not reflect the complex biological processes of the human body, and its findings cannot be directly applied to humans.
  • Science

Low-and No-Calorie Sweeteners Continue to be Safe and Effective Options for Managing ‎Non-Communicable Diseases like Diabetes, Heart Disease and Obesity

Calorie Control Council responds to WHO guideline on non-sugar sweeteners.
  • Policy

Low and No-Calorie Sweeteners are Safe and Effective

  • Science

CCC Statement on “The Artificial Sweetener Erythritol and Cardiovascular Event Risk” 

Explore the limitations of the study on erythritol and cardiovascular event risk. CCC responds.
  • Science

Evidence Refutes Claims of Aspartame-Induced Anxiety: A CCC Statement

Animal study findings on aspartame cannot be extrapolated to humans.