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Urinary Concentrations of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners and Breast Cancer: A Case-Cohort Analysis of the Moli-sani Study

Figure 1. Relative contribution of each individual non-nutritive sweetener to the total urinary concentrations of non-nutritive sweeteners (percentage), Moli-sani Study, Italy 2005–2010.
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Figure 1. Relative contribution of each individual non-nutritive sweetener to the total urinary concentrations of non-nutritive sweeteners (percentage), Moli-sani Study…Relative contribution of each individual non-nutritive sweetener to the total urinary concentrations of non-nutritive sweeteners (percentage), Moli-sani Study, Italy 2005–2010.Bonaccio et al. · CC BY

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Abstract

Background: Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) are chemical substances developed by the food industry to reduce sugar and calories while preserving sweetness. Epidemiological studies have indicated a potential increased risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer (BC), associated with NNS consumption.

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Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo

Nutrients · 9 Sep 2026 · CC BY

doi.org/10.3390/nu18182958PubMed 42796941

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