>there is no clear consensus on whether non-sugar sweeteners are effective for long-term weight loss or maintenance If you consider the introduction of non-sug

>there is no clear consensus on whether non-sugar sweeteners are effective for long-term weight loss or maintenance If you consider the introduction of non-sugar sweeteners as the beginning of an experiment, you would have to conclude that if there was a major benefit regarding weight loss, it would very clear by now if the experiment was a success. The right thing to do is simply not crave sweets. It's just one of many chemicals which is not nearly as risky when not in its chemically pure form.