Sydney University study claims industry funding leads to bias in artificial sweetener research

By Marcus Strom
Updated October 8 2016 - 1:08pm, first published September 20 2016 - 3:26pm
A Sydney University study has found financial conflicts introduce a bias at all levels of research into artificial sweeteners.
A Sydney University study has found financial conflicts introduce a bias at all levels of research into artificial sweeteners.

Industry funding into the efficacy of artificial sweeteners in weight loss is nearly 17 times more likely to deliver a favourable result than independent research, a University of Sydney study says.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Tamworth news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.