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Sweeteners shown to slow growth of important gut bacteria in lab tests
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beep piefed.world beep@piefed.world
Joined: 2026-04-08
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Researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in particular – isosteviol – when combined with the anti-depressant duloxetine significantly impaired two important gut bacteria linked to regulating blood sugar and gut health and may affect the body’s immune responses.

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TrackinDaKraken lemmy.world DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world
Joined: 2025-02-26
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Do yourself a huge favor and give up sugar and all other added sweeteners. If you want sweet, eat a piece of fresh fruit.

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