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ArticleCurrent developments in nutrition2025

Prevalence and Factors Associated with the Use of Artificial Sweeteners in Nonpregnant, Nonlactating Females of Reproductive Age - A Systematic Review.

Saima Shaukat Ali, Patience Elizabeth Castleton, Kainat Meherali, Mumtaz Begum, Shao Jia Zhou, Zohra S Lassi

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Saima Shaukat AliRobinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Australia.
Patience Elizabeth CastletonRobinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Australia.
Kainat MeheraliDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta, Canada.
Mumtaz BegumRobinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Australia.
Shao Jia ZhouRobinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Australia.
Zohra S LassiRobinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Australia.

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Abstract

Background: Artificial or nonnutritive sweeteners (ASs/NNSs) are widely consumed as sugar substitutes globally. Although research often focuses on specific groups such as those with diabetes or pregnant females, nonpregnant, nonlactating females of reproductive age remain understudied despite the significant implications of dietary patterns on females' health. Objectives: This systematic review aims Methods: Following PRISMA reporting guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search across multiple databases, including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CENTRAL, Campbell Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and eLANA (World Health Organization), covering studies up to May 2024. We included observational and experimental studies involving nonpregnant and nonlactating females aged 15 to 49, focusing on AS/NNS consumption and its associated factors. Data extraction was performed in duplicates, and quality assessment was conducted using the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Quality Assessment Tool. Results: This review identified 15 eligible studies. The pooled prevalence of AS/NNS use among females of reproductive age was 37.1% (95% confidence interval: 25.1%, 49.9%; heterogeneity: Conclusion: This review highlights significant AS/NNS consumption among nonpregnant, nonlactating females of reproductive age. The findings underscore the need for further research on the long-term health implications of AS/NNS use in this population.The study was registered with PROSPERO as CRD42023450145.

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artificial sweetener (AS)females of reproductive agenonnutritive sweetener (NNS)nonpregnant nonlactating femaleswomen of reproductive age

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