Rohan Desai Rohan Desai Asked 4 months ago

Do artificial sweeteners cause weight gain?

My dietician suggested I reduce sugar intake, so I switched to artificial sweeteners. Now, I've read some articles online claiming they might actually lead to weight gain. Is this true or just a myth?

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Arvind Swamy Arvind Swamy Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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The scientific consensus is that they don't directly cause weight gain since they are zero-calorie. However, they can sometimes trigger cravings for sweet foods later. A qualified nutritionist's advice is the best way to plan your sugar substitutes.

Pranav Patel Pranav Patel Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Don't believe random fitness influencers saying these sweeteners ruin your metabolism. If you have any underlying metabolic issues, talk to a certified endocrinologist or dietician rather than trusting internet theories.

Sameer Kulkarni Sameer Kulkarni Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Actually yaar, sweeteners won't make you gain weight directly because they have almost zero calories. But sometimes they make you crave actual sugar more, so you have to control that urge. Otherwise, it is totally fine.

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Vikram Jeet Singh Vikram Jeet Singh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Don't stress too much about these internet debates. If you are having them in moderation, they won't make you gain weight. Just focus on eating clean, home-cooked food and don't let these small things make you anxious.

Rahul Bose Rahul Bose Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

They won't cause weight gain unless you drink a diet coke and use that as an excuse to eat a double cheese pizza! It is the extra food we eat thinking 'diet soda saved me calories' that actually does the trick.

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Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I track all my macros on MyFitnessPal and use stevia regularly. It hasn't affected my weight loss journey at all. Just watch your overall daily calorie intake and you'll be perfectly fine.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I recently lost 10 kg and used artificial sweeteners in my tea throughout my journey. They didn't hinder my progress at all, in fact, they helped me control my sweet cravings. Just don't overdo them.

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