Artificial Sweeteners
Eran explains that some modern dietary compounds, such as artificial sweeteners, may indirectly impact our body through their effects on the microbiome. Their study on mice showed that saccharine disturbed glycemic responses, and this was driven by the microbiome. The burden of proof is on us to make sure that we understand what it does to our microbes and human body before recommending the substance.In this clip
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