Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and found unexpected gut effects
New research into 39 sweeteners suggests these low-calorie substitutes may unexpectedly alter gut bacteria and the human microbiome.
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Lab tests indicated that low-calorie sweeteners may alter gut bacteria. Some reports highlighted a potential link between sugar substitutes and poor health, as well as how combining sweeteners with antidepressants could affect the microbiome.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Some of these findings were observed during lab tests. Coverage from the New York Post, Prevention, and NST Online emphasizes the link between popular sugar substitutes and poor health.
Technology Networks and StudyFinds specifically highlight the potential for a combination of sweeteners and common antidepressants to alter the microbiome. Future attention may center on the specific interactions between antidepressants and sweeteners and how these combinations affect gut bacteria.
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Who reported it (7)
- Low-cal sweeteners can change gut bacteria New York Post · 50d ago
- Mixing Sweeteners and Antidepressants Could Be Quietly Altering Your Microbiome Technology Networks · 50d ago
- Scientists Find Surprising Link Between Popular Sugar Substitutes and Poor Health Prevention · 50d ago
- Study finds sweeteners may alter gut bacteria in lab tests NST Online · 50d ago
- Study finds sweeteners may alter gut bacteria in lab tests NST Online · 50d ago
- Could a Common Antidepressant and Sweetener Combo Be Quietly Fighting Gut Bacteria? StudyFinds · 50d ago
- Mixing Sweeteners and Antidepressants Could Be Quietly Altering Your Microbiome Technology Networks · 50d ago
Quick answers
What did scientists find regarding low-cal sweeteners?
They found that these substitutes can change gut bacteria.
Were these results found in humans or labs?
According to NST Online, the study found these effects in lab tests.
Is there a specific drug interaction mentioned?
Coverage from Technology Networks and StudyFinds mentions a possible interaction between sweeteners and common antidepressants.
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