All of the various types of sugars described earlier can be used in moderation. Aspartame has been FDA approved. Saccharin is not considered safe, and currently products containing saccharin must carry a warning on the label that it is hazardous to one's health. Ace-sulfame K is also FDA approved. The ADI is reported as an amount per kilogram of body weight, which provides a large quantity of the sweetener.
Sugar provides calories and no other nutrients.
There is a concern that sugar or caloric sweeteners can cause tooth decay . A high intake of sugar does not cause diabetes , but if a person is diagnosed with diabetes the amount of simple sugar eaten daily often needs to be reduced. People have reported side effects from ingesting of Aspartame, but the effect have not been proven with scientific studies.