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A recent 2026 study from the University of Cambridge found that commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria and it’s the latest in a raft of studies to explore the effects of sweeteners on the microbiome

Researchers estimate that about 75% of all processed foods include a commercially used sweetener, which includes artificial and natural sweeteners, as well as sugar alcohols

Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in particular – isosteviol – when combined with the anti-depressant duloxetine significantly impaired two important gut bacteria linked to regulating blood sugar and gut health and may affect the body’s immune responses

Artificial sweeteners may be affecting the body in unexpected ways, with new evidence linking them to altered metabolism and gut health