Non-nutritive Sweeteners: Friend or Foe
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Metabolomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 107
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), also known as artificial sweeteners, are substances used to provide sweetness to food and beverages without the added calories of sugar. As the global incidence of obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders continues to rise, these sweeteners have gained significant attention as potential tools for weight management and glycemic control. This Special Issue aims to explore the dual nature of non-nutritive sweeteners, investigating their benefits and potential drawbacks.
- Health Impacts of NNS
- Metabolic Health: Examination of the role of NNS in weight management, glucose metabolism, and insulin sensitivity.
- Gut Microbiota: Studies on how NNS affect the composition and function of gut microbiota and the subsequent impact on human health.
- Other health outcomes such as digestive health, cognitive health, mood health and so on.
- Behavioral and Psychological Effects
- Taste Preferences and Appetite: Research on how NNS influence taste preferences, hunger, and satiety, and their implications for eating behavior.
- Addiction and Craving: Exploration of whether NNS can lead to addiction or increase cravings for sweet foods.
- Mechanistic Insights
- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms: Studies elucidating the biochemical pathways and molecular targets of NNS in various tissues.
- Endocrine Effects: Understanding the hormonal responses triggered by NNS consumption.
- Public Health and Regulatory Perspectives
- Policy and Regulation: Analysis of current regulatory frameworks governing the use of NNS in food and beverages across different countries.
- Public Perception and Education: Insights into consumer perceptions of NNS and the effectiveness of public health campaigns.
The Special Issue welcomes a diverse range of research methodologies, including but not limited to:
- Clinical trials and epidemiological studies;
- In vitro and in vivo experimental research;
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses;
- Behavioral and psychological studies;
- Policy and regulatory analyses.
Dr. Junrui Cheng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- non-nutritive sweetener
- foods
- digestive health
- metabolic health
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