Artificial Sweeteners and Gut Microbiota: Mechanistic Insights and Implications for Metabolic Health - PubMed
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- Artificial sweeteners (ASs) are widely used sugar substitutes but are not metabolically inert.
- AS exposure alters gut microbiota composition, diversity, and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production.
- These alterations affect glucose homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and energy metabolism.
- Mechanisms include modulation of nutrient-sensing receptors and intracellular signaling pathways.
- Human responses are highly individualized and dose-dependent, showing significant variability.
- Findings have implications for dietary guidance, especially for those with metabolic disorders.