Anonymous
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7/17/2025, 11:43:57 AM No.510615425
>Why Are There Concerns About Artificial Sweeteners?
>Even though these sweeteners don’t have glucose, some research has raised questions about their potential indirect effects:
>Insulin Response: Some studies suggest that the sweet taste itself might trigger a small insulin release even in the absence of sugar, due to signals to the pancreas from taste receptors. >However, these effects are not consistent for all sweeteners, and the amounts are usually far less than what would happen with real sugar.
>Gut Microbiome Changes: There is emerging evidence that certain artificial sweeteners can alter the balance of gut bacteria (the microbiome). These changes, in some people, may affect how the body handles blood sugar or lead to a higher risk of glucose intolerance.
>Individual Differences: Not everyone responds the same way. Some people could have no metabolic effects, while others (especially with high, frequent use) might experience changes in glucose metabolism linked to the gut microbiome or insulin signaling.
>Even though these sweeteners don’t have glucose, some research has raised questions about their potential indirect effects:
>Insulin Response: Some studies suggest that the sweet taste itself might trigger a small insulin release even in the absence of sugar, due to signals to the pancreas from taste receptors. >However, these effects are not consistent for all sweeteners, and the amounts are usually far less than what would happen with real sugar.
>Gut Microbiome Changes: There is emerging evidence that certain artificial sweeteners can alter the balance of gut bacteria (the microbiome). These changes, in some people, may affect how the body handles blood sugar or lead to a higher risk of glucose intolerance.
>Individual Differences: Not everyone responds the same way. Some people could have no metabolic effects, while others (especially with high, frequent use) might experience changes in glucose metabolism linked to the gut microbiome or insulin signaling.
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