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Are artificial sweeteners really better than sugar?

By Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar
The intense sweetness of artificial sweeteners might lead to an adjustment in our tastebuds to desire even sweeter foods. — AFP

Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are used to provide sweetness to food and beverages without adding significant calories.

They are chemically synthesised or derived from natural sources.

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