In 2022, the World Health Organization published a new review of the research on non-sugar sweeteners and long-term health, in which there were conflicting findings between the randomized controlled trials and observational research on the topic. More recently, they published their guideline on the use of non-sugar sweeteners, advising against their use for long-term weight loss for the general public.
In this podcast episode, I joined Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and his brother, Dr. Karl Nadolsky, on their podcast, Docs Who Lift, to discuss what this means and how I would interpret the findings from the WHO review.
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Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor in Vancouver who is passionate about evidence-based nutrition and medicine. In addition to his online and public speaking work, he employs a wide range lifestyle interventions, including plant-based nutrition, as well as physical therapies in his practice to help his patients prevent or recover from chronic illnesses and physical injuries. Holding a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, he has penned several articles on the topic, underlining his specialized training in nutrition.