Common sweeteners may increase early puberty in children — Report

Tribune OnlineCommon sweeteners may increase early puberty in children — ReportConsuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among those who are genetically predisposed. Specific sweeteners, which included aspartame, sucralose, glycyrrhizin, and added sugars, were linked to a higher risk of central precocious puberty, a condition where puberty begins unusually early, typically before age

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