Artificial sweeteners and their role in human health

Abstract

In place of sugar, many food and drink items employ artificial sweeteners (AS), which can be natural or synthetic. Their low or zero-calorie content makes them a favorite among people with metabolic disorders, diabetes, and obesity. They are also becoming more popular as people try to cut less on sugar for health reasons. Public health strategies and regulatory measures can only be developed with a thorough understanding of consumers' sweetener knowledge, views, and usage habits. Artificial sweeteners are commonplace, yet their effects on human health are still up for discussion and investigation. A total of 108 adults were asked to fill out an online survey. Questions about artificial sweeteners and consumer knowledge of rules were included in the questionnaire. Age, gender, and health status were among the sociodemographic variables gathered.