Sugar substitutes linked to weight gain

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Feb 11, 2008 at 1:28 PM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 14, 2008 at 1:59 PM EDT

Using an artificial, no-calorie sweetener may make it tougher to lose weight.

Scientists at Purdue University compared rats fed the artificial sweetener saccharin and those fed natural sugar.

The rats that ate the saccharin ended up consuming more calories and put on more weight and body fat.

Researchers said sweet foods prompt the body to get ready for calories, but when a zero calorie substitute is used, the body gets confused and that makes you feel hungrier.

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