Scientists Tested 39 Artificial Sweeteners and Found Most Affected at Least One Gut Bacterium
Scientists have found that most artificial sweeteners affect gut bacteria, raising concerns about their safety.
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Source diversity sample: The Economic Times · Earth.com · Techno-Science · Post Independent · ZME Science.
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Researchers tested 39 artificial sweeteners and identified that most affected at least one gut bacterium. Additional coverage linked these sugar substitutes to potential disruptions in brain vascularity and declines in thinking skills.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
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The story so far
Scientists tested 39 artificial sweeteners and found that most affected at least one gut bacterium. This finding has sparked concerns about the potential health impacts of these sweeteners.
Earth.com and Techno-Science have also raised alarms about the potential harm of sugar substitutes. The Post Independent has published a column discussing the implications of these findings.
ZME Science has reported on the study that tested the 39 sweeteners. The study's results have led to questions about the safety of artificial sweeteners and their effects on brain health.
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The reporting (5)
- Diet soda could be harming your brain health: 62% thinking skills loss linked to artificial sweeteners ove The Economic Times · 21d ago
- Sugar substitutes may do more harm than good Earth.com · 21d ago
- 🧠 This sweetener could disrupt brain vascularity Techno-Science · 21d ago
- Feinsinger column: Artificial sweeteners Post Independent · 21d ago
- Scientists Tested 39 Artificial Sweeteners and Found Most Affected at Least One Gut Bacterium ZME Science · 21d ago
The obvious questions
What did the study find about artificial sweeteners?
The study found that most of the 39 artificial sweeteners tested affected at least one gut bacterium.
What are the potential health impacts of artificial sweeteners?
The Economic Times has linked artificial sweeteners to a 62% loss in thinking skills. Earth.com and Techno-Science have raised concerns about the potential harm of sugar substitutes to overall health.
What outlets have covered the study?
The Economic Times, Earth.com, Techno-Science, The Post Independent and ZME Science have covered the study.
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