"Since I am over weight, I have been choosing food and drinks that are artificially sweetened thinking I was reducing my calories and doing something good for my body. I was shocked to learn that artificial sweeteners have no effect on weight loss. This is actually great to hear because I really do not like the taste of any of the artificial sweeteners. It is also interesting that scientists do not know why the artificial sweeteners do no help with weight loss because of their low calories. Now I can give up artificial sweeteners without feeling guilt!" -Lisa, reader from Colorado