ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS-A SWEET DEAL OR A HARMFUL CHOICE?

In this well thought out study, mice and humans consumed the FDA’s maximum acceptable daily intake of either saccharin, sucralose, or aspartame. Others were given glucose, sucrose, or plain water. They were monitored by continuous glucose measurements and daily glucose tolerance tests. Stevia was not included in this study.

After just 1 week, about 60% of the human subjects taking the artificial sweetener had already developed significantly worsened glucose intolerance, and pronounced changes in their gut bacteria composition!

Even more interesting- the investigators transplanted stool from the affected mice into the intestines of normal mice… this changed the intestinal bacteria composition, and the originally healthy mice developed glucose intolerance even though they were eating healthy food!

Further studies on the mice showed that the artificial sweeteners actually had a MUCH STRONGER ability to induce insulin resistance (and potentially diabetes) than even glucose itself! This effect was seen even in lean/skinny mice… that is mind-blowing!

Treatment with certain antibiotics took away the negative effects by killing off the offending bacteria (note that certain antibiotics could make the situation worse by killing off the GOOD bacteria).

The Bottom Line:

The use of artificial sweeteners in humans and mice leads to the development of INSULIN RESISTANCE, which keeps the body in FAT STORING mode and can lead to obesity and diabetes.
This occurs due to a change in the bacterial composition of the intestines
Even if artificial sweeteners help to reduce calories, they may actually worsen obesity
Think twice before reaching for an artificial sweetener or a diet drink…especially if the aim is to cut calories or lose weight
Please note that it is not everybody who will respond to artificial sweeteners in this negative way; based on the study results there are still 3 out of 7 people whose bodies appeared to be unaffected by the sweeteners. There is however no way of knowing who will be affected, and who is “protected”

To your success!

-Dr. Hevi

Study Title- Artificial sweeteners induce glucose intolerance by altering the gut microbiota-Jotham Suez et.al

Link to scientific study; https://www.nature.com/articles/nature13793

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