Artificial Sweeteners and Cognitive Decline: Are Sugar Substitutes Sabotaging Brain Health? | Ep. 394

The Aging Well Podcast · May 5, 2026 · 1h

Are artificial sweeteners helping us age well—or quietly working against our brain health?In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Jeff and Corbin unpack new research linking popular sugar substitutes to accelerated cognitive decline. While artificial sweeteners are often marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar, emerging evidence suggests the story may be more complex—especially for midlife and older adults concerned about dementia risk.Together, they explore the science behind the study, the broader metabolic and neurological implications of artificial sweeteners, and whether “natural”…