Artificial sweeteners were given to mice that were split into three groups – some were given water, some sugary water, and some water with saccharin.
loss experts agree that the artificial sweeteners saccharin (Sweet 'n' Low) and aspartame (NutraSweet) are a great way to enjoy sweet foods with fewer calories.
That sweetener could be the pleasant-sounding honey or agave nectar; chemical-sounding sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol; or noncaloric sweeteners like saccharin (brand-name "Sweet'N Low") and sucralose ("Splenda").