Early-life influences of low-calorie sweetener consumption on sugar taste

Chometton, Sandrine; Tsan, Linda; Hayes, Anna; Kanoski, Scott E.; Schier, Lindsey A.

doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2023.114133

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“…It is therefore relevant to consider whether the relationship between sweetness exposures and liking is influenced by the source of sweetness. Based largely on a subset of animal studies it has been suggested that exposure to LES specifically (v. sugars) may specifically influence the development of sweet taste perception and liking (81)(82)(83) . A statement that early consumption of LES may affect later preferences for sugars is also expressed in recent child-feeding guidance from the WHO (24) .…”

Section: Low-energy Sweeteners V Sugarsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A statement that early consumption of LES may affect later preferences for sugars is also expressed in recent child-feeding guidance from the WHO (24) . The leading hypotheses posit that LES consumption may alter the development of sweet taste receptor expression and glucose sensing, or 'uncouple' sweet taste from the energy value of sweet foods in nature (81,83,84) . However, many of the underpinning elements of these hypotheses have limited or equivocal empirical support, and their replicability and interpretation have been challenged (85)(86)(87) .…”

Section: Low-energy Sweeteners V Sugarsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Does sweetness exposure drive ‘sweet tooth’?

Mela,

Risso

2024

Br J Nutr

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It is widely believed that exposure to sweetened foods and beverages stimulates the liking and desire for sweetness. Here we provide an updated review of the empirical evidence from human research examining whether exposure to sweet foods or beverages influences subsequent general liking for sweetness (“sweet tooth”), based on the conclusions of existing systematic reviews and more recent research identified from a structured search of literature. Prior reviews have concluded that the evidence for a relationship between sweet taste exposure and measures of sweet taste liking is equivocal, and more recent primary research generally does not support the view that exposure drives increased liking for sweetness, in adults or children. In intervention trials using a range of designs, acute exposure to sweetness usually has the opposite effect (reducing subsequent liking and desire for sweet taste), while sustained exposures have no significant effects, or inconsistent effects. Recent longitudinal observational studies in infants and children also report no significant associations of exposures to sweet foods and beverages with measures of sweet taste preferences. Overall, while it is widely assumed that exposure to sweetness stimulates a greater liking and desire for sweetness, this is not borne out by the balance of empirical evidence. While new research may provide a more robust evidence base, there are also a number of methodological, biological and behavioural considerations that may underpin the apparent absence of a positive relationship between sweetness exposure and liking.

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Section: Low-energy Sweeteners V Sugarsmentioning

confidence: 99%