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Forget almost everything you know about artificial sweeteners and weight gain...

Run a search on the Internet for "artificial sweeteners", and you’ll find plenty of claims that these products are responsible for everything from cancer and headaches to the impending destruction of the human race.

The popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has increased demand for low-carbohydrate, low-sugar foods. Check the shelves of your local supermarket, and you’ll find ice cream with no sugar added, sugar-free syrup, low-sugar cookies, diet soda and many other treats. However, many people are worried that their diet soda is giving them headaches, multiple sclerosis or increasing their risk of certain forms of cancer.

There are also reports that artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame (also known as NutraSweetT) or acesulfame-K will stimulate your appetite, leading to a gain in weight. Because they're widely used in many soft drinks, such as Coca-Cola® or Sprite®, many people are worried that artificially-sweetened soft drinks will lead to weight gain...

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