The Claim
In C57BL/6 male mice fed a high-fat diet, consumption of Reb M is associated with an increased abundance of the colonic Lachnospiraceae bacterial family (ASV16228, p<0.001) and elevated plasma butyrate levels compared to control groups receiving water or fructose.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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When male mice eat a fatty diet and drink something called Reb M instead of water or sugar water, their gut bacteria called Lachnospiraceae grow more, and they have more butyrate in their blood — a chemical that’s good for gut health.
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In C57BL/6 male mice on a high-fat diet, Reb M consumption was associated with increased abundance of the colonic Lachnospiraceae bacterial family (ASV16228, p<0.001) and elevated plasma butyrate levels compared to water and fructose controls.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Long-term metabolic effects of non-nutritive sweeteners
The study gave mice a sweetener called Reb M and found it increased good gut bacteria linked to healthy fats — which matches what the claim says.
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