Does artificial sweetener cause cancer?

In our yoga practice, we try to focus on clean, natural foods that keep the body's energy balanced. While research says chemical sweeteners don't cause cancer, they are still highly processed. Try transitioning to natural alternatives or just let your body adapt to the natural taste of foods.

Every week we hear about a new thing causing cancer, soon they will say drinking normal tap water is also risky! Modern sweeteners are totally fine in moderation. I have been putting them in my tea for years because my wife won't let me touch real sugar, and I'm still kicking.

This question comes up a lot in our health forums. International safety bodies have cleared these sweeteners for human consumption after extensive testing, so there is no proven link to cancer at normal levels of use. Just use them as a tool to cut down on sugar, not as a permanent habit.

I also get really scared reading all these scary posts on Instagram and Google about cancer risks. Honestly, I ended up throwing away all my diet sodas because of panic. But my doctor friend told me the risk is only if someone consumes ridiculously massive amounts daily, so please don't stress yourself out too much.