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Originally Posted by Columbia News Service  Hello -
I'm a journalist writing a story about a new study linking no-calorie sugar substitutes to weight gain. I'm looking to speak with people who have been regularly consuming large amounts of zero-calorie sweet products (like Diet Coke) and have still had trouble losing weight. Or, if you've stopped using sugar-substitutes and that has helped reduce body weight, same thing.
The piece is for the Columbia News Service - please email me if you are interested in answering a few quick questions: Lpd2104@columbia.edu
Many thanks. |
What's the Columbia News Service? Ok, probably some undergrad thing. You sound very bright, but young, so let me point out something...which is,
always question the premise.
Many people consuming foods processed with artificial sweeteners are also likely to gorge on real junk and sweets. Or have a Diet Coke with the cheeseburger to "feel virtuous," or "undo the guilt" from other binges.
Consult a physician before you go any further. S/he'll tell you that it's metabolically impossible for artificial sweeteners alone to cause weight gain.
P.S. You forgot to cite your "new study."