Some sugar-free sweeteners like saccharin might mess up your gut bacteria and make your intestines leakier, which could lead to problems like higher blood sugar and trouble with insulin.

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EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS ON HUMAN HEALTH

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This study says that artificial sweeteners like saccharin might mess up your gut bacteria and cause inflammation, which can lead to problems like high blood sugar and insulin resistance — just like the claim says.

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EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS ON HUMAN HEALTH

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DOI: 10.55041/ijsrem40680

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