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Kearns ML, Reynolds CM. The impact of non-nutritive sweeteners on fertility, maternal and child health outcomes: a review of human and animal studies. Proc Nutr Soc 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38433591 DOI: 10.1017/s0029665124000168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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There is significant evidence that an unhealthy diet greatly increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and predisposes offspring to metabolic dysfunction and obesity. While fat intake is typically associated with the onset of obesity and its comorbidities, there is increasing evidence linking sugar, particularly high fructose corn syrup, to the global rise in obesity rates. Furthermore, the detrimental effects of added sugar intake during pregnancy on mother and child have been clearly outlined. Guidelines advising pregnant women to avoid food and beverages with high fat and sugar have led to an increase in consumption of 'diet' or 'light' options. Examination of some human birth cohort studies shows that heavy consumption (at least one beverage a day) of non-nutritive sweetener (NNS) containing beverages has been associated with increased risk of preterm birth and increased weight/BMI in male offspring independent of maternal weight, which appears to be offset by breastfeeding for 6 months. Rodent models have shown that NNS exposure during pregnancy can impact maternal metabolic health, adipose tissue function, gut microbiome profiles and taste preference. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects are multifaceted and further research, particularly in a translational setting is required to fully understand the effects of NNS on maternal and infant health during pregnancy. Therefore, this review examines maternal sweetener intakes and their influence on fertility, maternal health outcomes and offspring outcomes in human cohort studies and rodent models.
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- Michelle L Kearns
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science/Conway Institute/Institute of Food and Health/Diabetes Complications Research Centre, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science/Conway Institute/Institute of Food and Health/Diabetes Complications Research Centre, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
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Ye J, Shi R, Fan H, Wang D, Xiao C, Yang T, Ye P, Xia B, Zhao B, Wang Y, Liu X. Stevioside Ameliorates Prenatal Obesity Induced Postpartum Depression: The Potential Role of Gut Barrier Homeostasis. Mol Nutr Food Res 2023:e2300255. [PMID: 38100291 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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SCOPE Postpartum depression and cognitive impairment are the common complications of prenatal obesity. Stevioside is a non-nutritive natural sweetener with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. However, its effects on depression behaviors and cognitive impairment induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) remain unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS An 8-week HFD is used to establish a prenatal obesity model in female C57BL/6J mice to explore the improvement effects of stevioside (0.5 mg mL-1 in drinking water) on maternal depression and cognitive dysfunction after weaning. The results demonstrated that stevioside improves behavioral performance of obese maternal mice, and inhibits neuronal damage and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) abnormality induced by HFD. In addition, stevioside inhibits oxidative stress by reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) and increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) activities in the brains of obese maternal mice. Additionally, stevioside improves gut barrier integrity and prevented lipopolysaccharide (LPS) extravasation, and alleviates neuroinflammation. Correlation analysis shows that gut barrier and serum LPS are closely related to behavioral performance and brain biochemical indicators. CONCLUSION Stevioside is capable to prevent prenatal obesity-induced cognitive and mood disorders by restoring intestinal barrier damage and inhibiting inflammation.
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- Jin Ye
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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Langevin B, Gopalakrishnan M, Kuttamperoor J, Van Den Anker J, Murphy J, Arcaro KF, Daines D, Sylvetsky AC. The MILK study: Investigating intergenerational transmission of low-calorie sweeteners in breast milk. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2023; 36:101212. [PMID: 37881407 PMCID: PMC10594547 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2023.101212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Introduction Forty-four percent of lactating women in the United States consume beverages containing low calorie sweeteners (LCS), and the presence of LCS in the food supply has continued to increase in recent years. While LCS are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are believed to be safe for human consumption, intergenerational LCS transmission and the health impacts of early life LCS exposure are severely understudied. Methods and analysis In a tightly controlled, single site, prospective interventional study, mothers' plasma and breast milk, and infants' plasma will be collected from 40 mother-infant dyads over the course of 72 h, with rich sampling following maternal ingestion of a LCS sweetened beverage containing sucralose and acesulfame potassium (ace-K). Concentration-time data will be used to build maternal and infant pharmacokinetic models for future simulations and analysis. Conclusion This study aims to measure LCS concentrations in breast milk, maternal plasma, and infant plasma, to gain insight into infant exposure and inform recommendations for LCS consumption during breastfeeding.
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- Brooke Langevin
- Center for Translational Medicine, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, USA
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- Center for Translational Medicine, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington D.C., USA
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- School of Nursing, The George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA
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- Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA
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Halasa BC, Sylvetsky AC, Conway EM, Shouppe EL, Walter MF, Walter PJ, Cai H, Hui L, Rother KI. Non-Nutritive Sweeteners in Human Amniotic Fluid and Cord Blood: Evidence of Transplacental Fetal Exposure. Am J Perinatol 2023; 40:1286-1291. [PMID: 34500483 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate human fetal exposure to non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) by analyzing amniotic fluid and umbilical cord blood. STUDY DESIGN Concentrations of four NNS (acesulfame-potassium [ace-K], saccharin, steviol glucuronide, and sucralose) were measured in amniotic fluid (n = 13) and cord blood samples (n = 15) using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Amniotic fluid samples were obtained for research purposes at the time of term elective cesarean birth or clinically indicated third trimester amnioreduction at Mercy Hospital for Women (Melbourne, Australia). All except four women were in the fasting state. Cord blood samples were obtained from an independent cohort of newborns whose mothers were enrolled in a separate clinical trial at the National Institutes of Health. RESULTS Ten of 13 amniotic fluid samples contained at least one NNS (ace-K, saccharin, steviol glucuronide, and/or sucralose). Maximum amniotic fluid NNS concentrations of ace-K, saccharin, steviol glucuronide, and sucralose were 78.9, 55.9, 93.5, and 30.6 ng/mL, respectively. Ace-K and saccharin were present in 100% and 80% of the cord blood samples, with maximal concentrations of 6.5 and 2.7 ng/mL, respectively. Sucralose was not detected and steviol glucuronide was not measurable in any of the cord blood samples. CONCLUSION Our results provide evidence of human transplacental transmission of NNS. Based on results predominantly obtained from rodent models, we speculate that NNS exposure may adversely influence the offsprings' metabolic health. Well-designed, prospective clinical trials are necessary to understand the impact of NNS intake during pregnancy on human development and long-term health. KEY POINTS · NNS consumption during pregnancy has increased in recent years.. · Maternal NNS intake during pregnancy is associated with preterm birth and higher infant weight gain in epidemiologic studies.. · In rodents, in utero NNS exposure induces metabolic abnormalities in mothers and their offspring, alters offspring gut microbiota composition, and promotes sweet taste preference in adulthood.. · It is presently unknown whether and to what degree maternal NNS ingestion in humans leads to direct in utero exposure.. · This study provides the first evidence of in utero NNS exposure in humans and highlights the urgent need to investigate clinical consequences of early life NNS exposure on metabolism, weight, taste preference, and general health..
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- Brianna C Halasa
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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López-Arana S, Peralta R, Sambra V, Abrigo K, Prado G, Cáceres P, Carvajal B, Gotteland M. Development and Relative Validation of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Intake among Pregnant Women in Santiago, Chile: A Pilot Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15112518. [PMID: 37299481 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Studies on the effects of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) among pregnant women are scarce and have produced mixed results. One of the major challenges is to accurately assess NNS intake, especially in countries that have implemented policies to prevent obesity and where many foods and beverages have been progressively reformulated to partially or totally replace sugar with NNSs. This study aimed to develop and assess the relative validity of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for use in pregnant women. We developed an FFQ to examine the intake of seven NNSs (acesulfame-k, aspartame, cyclamate, saccharin, sucralose, steviol glycosides, and D-tagatose). This questionnaire was piloted in 29 pregnant women (median age = 31.2 y; 25th-75th percentile: 26.9-34.7) to assess NNS intake over the previous month, compared to 3-day dietary records (3-DR). The validity of this dietary method was assessed using Spearman's correlation coefficient, Lin´s concordance correlation coefficient (CCC), and Bland-Altman plots. Spearman's correlations between the FFQ on NNSs and 3-DR ranged from 0.50 for acesulfame K to 0.83 for saccharin. CCC ranged between 0.22 and 0.66. The Bland-Altman plots showed an overestimation of saccharin, sucralose, and steviol glycosides intake by the FFQ on NNSs compared with 3-DR, and an underestimation of acesulfame K and aspartame. Overall, the NNSs most frequently consumed were sucralose, and none of the participants exceeded the acceptable daily intake for any of the NNSs evaluated. The FFQ on NNSs seems to be reasonably valid in the assessment of NNSs among pregnant women.
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- Sandra López-Arana
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Av. Independencia 1027, Independencia, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Av. El Líbano 5524, Macúl, Santiago 7830490, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Av. Independencia 1027, Independencia, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Av. Independencia 1027, Independencia, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Av. Independencia 1027, Independencia, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Av. Independencia 1027, Independencia, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Department of Women and Newborn's Health Promotion, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Av. Independencia 1027, Independencia, Santiago 8380453, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Av. Independencia 1027, Independencia, Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Av. El Líbano 5524, Macúl, Santiago 7830490, Chile
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Sugar reduction in beverages: Current trends and new perspectives from sensory and health viewpoints. Food Res Int 2022; 162:112076. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bridge-Comer PE, Vickers MH, Morton-Jones J, Spada A, Rong J, Reynolds CM. Maternal intake of fructose or artificial sweetener during pregnancy and lactation has persistent effects on metabolic and reproductive health of dams post-weaning. J Dev Orig Health Dis 2022; 13:642-649. [PMID: 35322784 DOI: 10.1017/s2040174422000022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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As rates of obesity, diabetes, and related comorbidities have increased, the consumption of artificial sweeteners (ASs) as sugar substitutes has also risen in popularity as they are perceived as a healthier alternative to sugar sweetened products. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding the impact of AS intake on metabolic and reproductive health. Glucose intolerance during pregnancy due to intake of sugar sweetened foods can result in an increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes post-pregnancy. However, limited information exists on the impact of AS intake during pregnancy and lactation on the mother's health in later life. We hypothesised both AS and fructose would impair metabolic health post-partum (PP) following maternal consumption during pregnancy and lactation. Female C57Bl/6 mice received a standard control diet ad libitum with either water (CD), fructose (Fr; 34.7 mm intake), or AS (AS;12.5 mm Acesulfame-K) throughout pregnancy and lactation. Post-weaning, AS and Fr dams were fed the CD diet for the remainder of the experiment. Oral glucose tolerance tests were undertaken 8 weeks PP and dams were humanely killed at 9 weeks PP, with adipose tissue and ovaries collected for analysis. Experimental diets did not influence maternal bodyweight. At 8 weeks PP, increased glucose intolerance was evident in both AS and Fr dams. Adipocyte size was significantly increased in both the AS and Fr groups PP. Further, in the ovary, AS increased expression of genes associated with follicular development and ovulation. Therefore, ASs may not represent beneficial substitutes to fructose during pregnancy, with the potential to increase the risk of T2DM in later life in mothers.
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Conway Institute, Institute of Food and Health, Diabetes Complications Research Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
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Kearns ML, MacAindriu F, Reynolds CM. The Impact of Non-caloric Sweeteners on Male Fertility: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis in Rodent Models. Front Nutr 2022; 9:854074. [PMID: 35836587 PMCID: PMC9274198 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.854074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Understanding the factors which influence fertility is essential for developing appropriate nutritional recommendations for couples trying to conceive. Non-caloric sweeteners (NCS) are increasing in the food chain and despite being no/low calorie, several adverse metabolic consequences have been attributed to their consumption. Their effects on reproduction have been relatively under-researched, particularly in males. This review aims to systematically review the literature for evidence of the effect of NCS on male fertility in rodents, with sperm parameters (sperm quantity and quality) assessed as primary outcomes. Given the lack of information available in humans this review has been carried out using evidence from rodent models. Risk of bias assessment was carried out using the Syrcle risk of bias tool. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Forty-four percent showed a negative effect of NCS on male reproductive parameters compared with controls. The effects of NCS on fertility have been conflicting and selected studies have been heterogeneous in relation to study design. It is unclear if NCS has an impact on male reproductive function. There is a need for randomized controlled trials using a standardized protocol for analysis, to formulate a clear message in terms of male fertility.
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- Michelle L. Kearns
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Conway Institute/Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Conway Institute/Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Bridge-Comer PE, Vickers MH, Morton-Jones J, Spada A, Rong J, Reynolds CM. Impact of Maternal Intake of Artificial Sweetener, Acesulfame-K, on Metabolic and Reproductive Health Outcomes in Male and Female Mouse Offspring. Front Nutr 2021; 8:745203. [PMID: 34938757 PMCID: PMC8687087 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.745203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Guidelines advising pregnant women to avoid food and beverages with high fat and sugar have led to an increase in the consumption of "diet" options sweetened by artificial sweeteners (AS). Yet, there is limited information regarding the impact of AS intake during pregnancy on the long-term risk of cardiometabolic and reproductive complications in adult offspring. This study examined the influence of maternal acesulfame-K (Ace-K) and fructose consumption on metabolic and reproductive outcomes in offspring. Pregnant C57BL/6 mice received standard chow ad-libitum with either water (CD), fructose (Fr; 20% kcal intake), or AS (AS; 12.5 mM Ace-K) throughout pregnancy and lactation (n = 8/group). Postweaning offspring were maintained on a CD diet for the remainder of the experiment. Body weight, food intake, and water intake were measured weekly. Oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) were undertaken at 12 weeks, and the offspring were culled at week 14. Female, but not male, AS groups exhibited decreased glucose tolerance compared to Fr. There was an increase in gonadal fat adipocyte size in male offspring from AS and Fr groups compared to CD groups. In female offspring, adipocyte size was increased in the Fr group compared to the CD group. In female, but not male offspring, there was a trend toward increase in Fasn gene expression in AS group compared to the CD group. Maternal AS and Fr also negatively impacted upon female offspring estrus cycles and induced alterations to markers associated with ovulation. In summary, exposure to Ace-k via the maternal diet leads to impaired glucose tolerance and impacts adipocyte size in a sex-specific manner as well as significantly affecting estrus cycles and related gene markers in female offspring. This has implications in terms of providing tailored dietary advice for pregnant women and highlights the potential negative influence of artificial sweetener intake in the context of intergenerational impacts.
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science/Conway Institute/Institute of Food and Health/Diabetes Complications Research Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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Cai C, Sivak A, Davenport MH. Effects of prenatal artificial sweeteners consumption on birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Public Health Nutr 2021; 24:5024-5033. [PMID: 33441213 PMCID: PMC11082813 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980021000173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the influence of prenatal artificial sweetener (AS) consumption on birth outcomes. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING Online databases (Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, FSTA - the food resource database, and ClinicalTrials.gov) were searched up to 9 April 2020. Studies of all designs (except case studies and reviews) were eligible, which contained information on the relevant population (pregnant women), intervention/exposure (any AS consumption), comparator (no AS consumption) and birth outcomes (preterm delivery, gestational age, birth weight). RESULTS From 677 citations, ten cohort studies and one randomised controlled trial (n 138 007 women) were included. 'Low' to 'very low' certainty evidence revealed that daily consumption of AS was associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery (three studies, n 129 009; risk ratio = 1·18, 95 % CI 1·09, 1·28, I2 = 9 %), a 24 g increase in birth weight (three studies, n 64 417; mean difference (MD): 23·74 g, 95 % CI 0·89, 45·58, I2 = 0 %) and a 0·11 week decrease in gestational age (three studies, n 64 417; MD: -0·11 weeks, 95 % CI -0·19, -0·03, I2 = 0 %). CONCLUSIONS 'Low' to 'very low' certainty evidence suggests daily AS consumption during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery, increased birth weight and decreased gestational age. Additional 'high'-quality research is urgently needed to further assess these relationships.PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019136728.
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- Chenxi Cai
- School of Public Heath, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Physical Activity and Diabetes Laboratory, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Women and Children’s Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- H.T. Coutts Education & Physical Education Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Physical Activity and Diabetes Laboratory, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Women and Children’s Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Diet Beverage Intake during Lactation and Associations with Infant Outcomes in the Infant Feeding Practices Study II. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093154. [PMID: 34579031 PMCID: PMC8472746 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Consumption of diet beverages (DB) containing low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) is widespread in the United States. LCS are ingested by nursing infants upon maternal DB consumption, which may impact infants' weight and health. This study aims to examine cross-sectional associations between infants' LCS exposure via maternal DB intake during lactation and infants' health outcomes. Six hundred and eighty-two mother-infant dyads at three months postpartum, from the Infant Feeding Practices Study II, 2005-2007, were included in the analysis. Maternal DB consumption during lactation was estimated using the serving size and frequency of DB consumption reported on the diet history questionnaire. Infants' LCS exposure was estimated by multiplying maternal DB consumption and breastfeeding intensity. Infant outcomes included weight, weight-for-age and BMI-for-age z-scores, overweight, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms including diarrhea, reflux, and vomiting. Associations between infants' LCS exposure and continuous and categorical outcomes were examined using linear and logistic regressions adjusting for confounders, respectively. Forty-three percent of lactating women reported DB consumption. While no significant associations were observed between infants' LCS exposure and BMI-for-age or risk of overweight, infants' LCS exposure was associated with a 2.78-fold increased risk of vomiting (95% confidence interval 1.05-7.34). Potential adverse effects of LCS exposure on GI symptoms require further study, and null findings on infant weight should be interpreted with caution, given the small sample size. Additional research is needed to inform recommendations for or against DB consumption during lactation.
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Rationale and design of DRINK-T1D: A randomized clinical trial of effects of low-calorie sweetener restriction in children with type 1 diabetes. Contemp Clin Trials 2021; 106:106431. [PMID: 33974993 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2021.106431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) provide sweetness without sugar or calories and are used to replace added sugars by many children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, the role of LCSs in diabetes management and cardiometabolic health is unclear. OBJECTIVE The Diabetes Research in Kids Study (DRINK-T1D) aims to investigate effects of LCS restriction on glycemic variability, visceral adiposity, lipid profiles, and systemic inflammation among children 6-12 years old with T1D. METHODS Children with T1D, who report habitual consumption of foods and beverages containing LCSs, are recruited from the Washington Nationals Diabetes Care Complex (DCC) at Children's National Hospital (CNH) in Washington, DC. Following a phone screening and two-week run-in period involving continuation of usual LCS intake, children are randomized to 12 weeks of LCS restriction (replacement of diet beverages with still or sparkling water and avoidance of other sources of LCSs) or continued usual LCS intake (control). The primary outcome is the difference in change in glycemic variability in the LCS restriction group versus the control group. Change in glycemic variability will be assessed as the difference in daily average time-in-range (TIR), measured using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) during two weeks at the end of the 12-week intervention, compared with during the two-week run-in period prior to randomization. Participants also complete a variety of anthropometric, metabolic, dietary, and behavioral assessments throughout the 14-week study. CONCLUSIONS DRINK-T1D is an innovative, randomized controlled trial, evaluating effects of LCS restriction on glycemic variability and cardiometabolic health in children with T1D. Findings of DRINK-T1D will support or challenge the common practice of recommending LCS use in this patient population and will have clinically relevant implications for pediatric T1D management. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT04385888.
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Shahriar S, Ahsan T, Khan A, Akhteruzzaman S, Shehreen S, Sajib AA. Aspartame, acesulfame K and sucralose- influence on the metabolism of Escherichia coli. Metabol Open 2020; 8:100072. [PMID: 33336183 PMCID: PMC7732866 DOI: 10.1016/j.metop.2020.100072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Gut microbes play a crucial role in the maintenance of human health. Components in the diet of the host affect their metabolism and diversity. Here, we investigated the influences of three commonly used non-caloric artificial sweeteners-aspartame, acesulfame K and sucralose-on the growth and metabolism of an omnipresent gut microbe Escherichia coli K-12. Methods: Growth of E. coli in the presence of aspartame, acesulfame K and sucralose in media was assessed and the influences of these artificial sweeteners on metabolism were investigated by relative expression analysis of genes encoding the rate limiting steps of important metabolic pathways as well as their global metabolomic profiles. Results: As a whole, E. coli growth was inhibited by aspartame and induced by acesulfame potassium, while the effect of sucralose on growth was less prominent. Although the expressions of multiple key enzymes that regulate important metabolic pathways were significantly altered by all three sweeteners, acesulfame K caused the most notable changes in this regard. In multivariate analysis with the metabolite profiles, the sucralose-treated cells clustered the closest to the untreated cells, while the acesulfame potassium treated cells were the most distant. These sweeteners affect multiple metabolic pathways in E. coli, which include propanoate, phosphonate, phosphinate and fatty acid metabolism, pentose phosphate pathway, and biosynthesis of several amino acids including lysine and the aromatic amino acids. Similar to the gene expression pattern, acesulfame potassium treated E. coli showed the largest deviation in their metabolite profiles compared to the untreated cells.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shayan Shahriar
- Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
| | - Abu Ashfaqur Sajib
- Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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