39 Sweeteners Mess With Your Gut Bacteria, Study Warns

A new lab study reveals that 39 popular sweeteners can alter key gut bacteria in ways researchers are still working to understand. The findings raise fresh questions about the safety of artificial and natural sweetening agents that millions consume daily in diet sodas, sugar-free snacks, and other products. Scientists examined how these sweeteners interact with beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, uncovering potential health implications.