Neurological Impacts of Artificial Sweeteners in the Context of Diet Sodas

Neurological Impacts of Artificial Sweeteners in the Context of Diet Sodas

This study seeks to determine whether artificial sweeteners in the context of diet soda may alter the brain's response to food cues and thus impact appetite.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women who are 18-65 years old, with a BMI >30kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable or unwilling to participate in the study for any reason
• Metal in the body or other safety concerns which makes patient unable to have an MRI
• Pregnant women will be excluded to protect the fetus against potential effects of a non-medically required MRI on fetal development and difficulty of measuring accurate BMI.