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A study with mice reveals that the damage from artificial sugars is passed on to offspring
A study led by the University of Chile warns that artificial sweeteners such as sucralose and stevia can alter gene expression and intestinal microbiota, with effects that could even be transmitted to future generations, at least in animal models.
TL;DR
- Artificial sweeteners sucralose and stevia may alter gene expression and intestinal microbiota.
- These effects could be transmitted to future generations, as observed in mouse models.
- The study found changes in glucose tolerance and gene expression related to inflammation and metabolism.
- Sucralose showed more persistent effects across generations compared to stevia.
- Researchers advise moderating consumption until long-term human effects are clarified.