What is the relationship between various artificial sweeteners and weight gain / loss? I have been trying to figure out what the research actually shows, and it is incredibly confusing. It sounds like the various artificial sweeteners may have different effects on weight, some causing weight loss, some being pretty much neutral, and some causing weight gain. Is that so? Then, which ones are correlated with what? Has this been proven scientifically, or is it anecdotal? I am particularly interested in research that differentiates saccharine, aspartame, sucralose, monk fruit extract, stevia, and erythritol. A synthesis of the research would be especially useful. |