New study links artificial sweeteners to increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

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Artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. A review of clinical and observational studies found that sugar substitutes may have immediate effects on blood sugar and are linked to increased risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Researchers suggest artificial sweeteners might alter the gut microbiome and metabolism, and caution is advised until more is known about their long-term health effects.


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