08 Sep 2022 --- A new study reveals a potential association between the consumption of artificial sweeteners and heart disease. Researching over nine years, scientists found evidence to support that higher artificial sweetener intake increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, including heart attack and stroke. In the findings of the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (Inserm), 103,388 French individuals were observed for the link between nutrition and health regarding artificial sweeteners.