Trending Topics articles are published in timely response to recent media and journal articles, position statements, clinical guidelines, etc. Since they are based on the most recent evidence/publications, they may not be consistent with PEN evidence in other PEN content areas. As soon as possible, when this occurs, the PEN content will be reviewed and updated as needed.

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  Does Erythritol Consumption Add to Cardiovascular Risk?

  A recent study examined erythritol and the risk of atherothrombotic disease. The PEN Team decided to continue the conversation, exploring whether the study findings suggest taking a closer look at the current practice guidance on sugar alcohols.

  Posted: 2023-03-29
  

  • Artificial Sweetener, 
  • Sugar, 
  • Sweeteners 
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  Sweeteners and Cancer Risk – Is There a Strong Association?

  A recent large cohort study examining artificial sweetener intake with cancer risk concluded that artificial sweeteners were associated with increased cancer risk. This has important implications for practice, given the wide range use of sweeteners in foods and beverages and the frequency that these foods and beverages are consumed.

  Posted: 2022-04-13
  

  • Cancer, 
  • Artificial Sweetener 
• Nonnutritive Sweeteners, Body Weight and Cardiometabolic Health - Inconclusive Results

  Posted: 2017-07-27
  

  • Artificial Sweetener, 
  • Weight Management 
• Article Analysis: Dementia, Stroke and Sugary and Artificially Sweetened Drinks

  Posted: 2017-05-07
  

  • Alzheimer's Disease, 
  • Stroke, 
  • Artificial Sweetener, 
  • Sugar 

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