Artificial sweeteners could do serious harm to gut health, new research shows.Researchers found that exposure to the artificial sweetener neotame may disrupt the lining of the intestines and the balance of gut bacteria.Experts explain how sugar substitutes could impact your gut health and the digestive system.Artificial sweeteners have been known to raise the risk of everything from heart disease to cancer. Now, researchers are adding gut damage to the list.
Altering the gut microbiome may also increase your risk of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and disrupt the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels, leading to glucose intolerance, says Andrew Boxer, M.D., gastroenterologist of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey.In addition to disrupting the balance of gut bacteria, artificial sweeteners have been shown to promote inflammation and compromise gut barrier function in animal studies, says Dr. Boxer.
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