The Claim
Genetically predicted higher intake of artificial sweeteners in coffee is associated with a 26% increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in individuals of European ancestry, with reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels as a partial mediator.
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In people of European ancestry, genetic markers indicating higher consumption of artificial sweeteners in coffee are linked to a 26% higher rate of type 2 diabetes, and this association is partly explained by lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
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Genetically predicted higher intake of artificial sweeteners in coffee is associated with a 26% increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in individuals of European ancestry, suggesting a potential link that may be partially mediated by reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.
When artificial sweeteners are consumed in coffee, they change the gut bacteria, which disrupts how the liver handles fats and cholesterol. This causes good cholesterol levels to drop, which prevents the body from removing excess cholesterol from tissues and reduces how well insulin works in muscles and the pancreas. Over time, this leads to high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that people who are genetically more likely to add artificial sweeteners to their coffee also have a higher chance of getting type 2 diabetes, and part of the reason may be that their 'good' cholesterol (HDL) goes down.
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