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Substitutes Not All Sweetness and Light

Zero-calorie sugar stand-ins may cause weight gain, study says

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Feb 15, 2008 7:42 PM CST

(Newser) – Cutting back on sugary calories could make you gain weight instead of lose it, a study suggests. Scientists at Purdue University compared rats fed either zero-calorie saccharin or sugar, and found that those on artificial sweetener gained more weight—mostly in fat, Time reports. Animals... Read full story »

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