Credit: Pexels. You’ve heard it a thousand times: sugar is terrible for your teeth. It really is. But are artificial ...

If sweeteners reduce the number of good bacteria and hamper the growth of good bacteria, you may wind up with an imbalanced gut, which can lead to symptoms like cramping, gas and bloating.

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Studies have also shown that sweeteners can stimulate the same neurons as the appetite hormone, leptin. Over time, this could ...

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Artificial sweeteners are found in thousands of food products, and especially soft drinks. And while you might think they are ...