Nowadays, as soon as we go to a shop, our eyes first fall on those things which are written sugar-free, low-calorie or guilt-free. We feel that if there is no sugar then the thing will automatically be good for health. Especially due to fear of diabetes or to keep weight down, people have started taking sugar-free sweets, biscuits, chewing gums, protein bars and diet drinks instead of regular sugar. But the question is whether sugar-free is really completely safe or are we unknowingly harming our body, especially the liver. So let us know that if you repeatedly take sugar free to avoid diabetes, then how it ruins the liver.

Increasing trend of diabetes and sugar-free

Diabetes is spreading very fast in today’s lifestyle. According to the 2024 data of America’s CDC, about 3.84 crore people are suffering from diabetes there, and the surprising thing is that about 87 lakh people do not even know that they have diabetes. In such a situation, people think that if they give up sugar and adopt sugar-free things then they will be safe, hence sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose and sugar alcohol are being used instead of refined sugar. One of these is sorbitol.

What is sorbitol?

Sorbitol is a type of sugar alcohol, which is used in low-calorie and sugar-free products. It is commonly found in sugar-free chewing gum, protein bars, low-calorie snacks, cough syrups, some medicines, and some fruits (such as apples, pears). Till now, sorbitol has been considered a better and safer option than sugar. But now questions are being raised on this.

How does it ruin the liver?

Scientists from America’s Washington University (St. Louis) have recently conducted an important study, which has been published in a prestigious journal named Science Signaling. This research was led by Dr. Gary Patty. His team has already proven that fructose (a type of sugar) can cause liver damage and promote fatty liver and even cancer cells. In this new study, scientists found that sorbitol is just one step away from fructose and can cause the same harm in the body that fructose does.

What does sorbitol do in the body?

According to research, when we eat food, glucose (sugar) increases in our body. This glucose can be converted into sorbitol after going into the intestine. Then the sorbitol reaches the liver through the intestine. In the liver, it gets converted into fructose and this is where the problem starts. Fructose is considered a major cause of fatty liver disease, which is affecting about 30 percent of adults worldwide today.

Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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Questions are always raised about artificial sweeteners used in cold drinks, sugar-free chewing gum and diet products, but now a study has revealed something that will scare you. In fact, the latest studies of 2025 have revealed that the sweetness of cold drinks and chewing gum is increasing heart diseases and reducing brain function. Let us tell you that sweeteners like aspartame, erythritol, xylitol increase the risk of inflammation in the heart, heart attack and stroke. Let us tell about it in detail.

What are artificial sweeteners?

It is noteworthy that artificial sweeteners are 200 times sweeter than sugar, but they have very less calories. These mainly include aspartame (in diet coke, sugar free products), erythritol and xylitol (in sugar free gum, candy, toothpaste), sucralose and saccharin. These are found in diet soda, chewing gum, yogurt, bakery items and many packaged foods.

How do damages cause damage to the heart?

In a 2025 study in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, the effect of aspartame was observed on rats. Investigation revealed that even in low doses, the heart muscles became thick, due to which the heart becomes weak. At the same time, Cleveland Clinic studies (2024-2025) revealed that erythritol and xylitol stick to blood platelets, which leads to the formation of blood clots. These clots go to the heart or brain and cause attack or stroke. In those who consume them excessively, the risk of heart attack increases by 50 percent.

According to Dr. Mohit Gupta, Professor of Cardiology at GB Pant Hospital, Delhi, sweeteners like erythritol and xylitol increase blood clotting. These are common in sugar free products, but are increasing heart risk. Due to this, the risk is higher in patients with diabetes.

How does it affect the brain?

In the Neurology Journal study of September 2025, research was conducted on 12700 people for 8 years. It was seen that memory and thinking ability decreased rapidly in those who consumed more sweeteners. More than 62 percent decline was seen in the memory of such people. At the same time, adverse effects on verbal fluency and cognition were seen in people below 60 years of age.

These are the methods of prevention

• Read the label: Check for sweeteners in sugar-free or diet products.
• Use less: Choose natural sweeteners like fruits, honey.
• Doctor’s advice: Consult a doctor if you have diabetes or heart problems.
• Balanced Diet: Eat more water, fruits and vegetables.
• Focus on fitness: Maintain exercise and good sleep.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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