Artificial sweeteners are increasing the risk of heart disease: Know what to do:-

A new study has found artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease and the risk of stroke.

Researchers found that participants who consumed a lot of aspartame, which is found in sweeteners such as NutraSweet and Equal, as well as in food like diet sodas, chewing gum, desserts and yogurt, were at an increased risk of stroke compared to people who didn’t consume any.

Artificial sweeteners are an alternative to sugar to sweeten foods and drinks. They are made from chemicals and natural substances, and have fewer calories compared to sugar.

According to the British Medical Journal's study, more than 23,000 products worldwide contain artificial sweeteners.

The study, which was published in the British Medical Journal, involved more than 100,000 adults in France, 80 per cent of whom were women. In the web-based study, the average age of participants was 42.

Researchers found that participants who consumed a lot of aspartame, which is found in sweeteners such as NutraSweet and Equal, as well as in food like diet sodas, chewing gum, desserts and yogurt, were at an increased risk of stroke compared to people who didn’t consume any.