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Sweeteners Mess With Your Gut Bacteria | Savannah News

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New research reveals that common sweeteners aren’t just harmless bystanders—they’re actively reshaping your gut bacteria, sometimes in dangerous ways. Scientists at Cambridge tested 39 sweeteners on gut microbes, discovering they disrupt essential bacteria like Roseburia intestinalis and Parabacteroides merdae. Even more surprising? These effects shift dramatically when sweeteners mix with caffeine or medications—sometimes amplifying, sometimes weakening their impact. While lab results don’t equal human health outcomes, this study warns us to rethink what we’re putting into our bodies—and how those ingredients interact in our complex internal ecosystem. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36409bd8e35a82c2

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