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When rats and mice are given a lot of acesulfame potassium (an artificial sweetener), their guts and livers show more signs of inflammation, but if they get only a little or are in a different setup, no inflammation shows up—suggesting there’s a limit to when it causes problems.
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Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Inflammation Markers: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies
Systematic Review
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2025 Oct 16This study looked at how acesulfame potassium (an artificial sweetener) affects inflammation in mice and rats, and found that high doses made inflammation worse, but low doses didn’t — just like the claim says.
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