Artificial sweeteners have been around for decades, but lately, there is a lot of controversy surrounding their safety. In this video, we will discuss artificial sweeteners and their effect on the microbiome. The gut microbiome is one of the most important parts of our body, and a lot of research is being carried out to understand its role in a number of health conditions. Some people claim that non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame, sucralose, stevia, and saccharin can alter gut microbiome and increase blood glucose and insulin levels. This may be one reason why people who consume artificial sweeteners are more prone to obesity, type 2 diabetes and other chronic health issues. We will also discuss Saccharin which is the oldest of all non-nutritive sweeteners and the one that has been around for the longest time.

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