The World Health Organization has come out against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a means to control weight or limit noncommunicable sickness. “The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children,” WHO said in a statement Monday. That review also determined long-term use of NSS could contribute to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and serious illness in adults. “Replacing free sugars with NSS does not help with weight control ...