Artificial Sweeteners Can Kill Beneficial Bacteria
According to scientists from universities in Israel and Singapore, six common artificial sweeteners - aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, neotame, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k - have all been found to be toxic to gut bacteria. The gut bacteria are known to influence weight gain and a variety of other aspects of health. Artificial sweeteners can help reduce the intake of sugar, but may contribute to health problems of their own.
