77 | Should We Be Scared Of Artificial Sweeteners?

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In this episode, we looked into the research to ask: is all the fear around artificial sweeteners actually justified?

We dive into the history of non-nutritive sweeteners, the challenges of nutrition science, and how artificial sweeteners compare to sugar. We get into the claims around artificial sweeteners and cancer, gut health, weight changes, metabolic disruptions, and cardiovascular disease. If you've ever wondered whether you should be worried about that Diet Coke, this one's for you.

🎗️ Timestamps:
3:56 Why We’re Talking About Artificial Sweeteners
10:36 Different Types Of Sweeteners
16:31 Aspartame, Acceptable Intake & Natural Sweeteners
20:20 Why We Started Looking For “Natural” Alternatives
31:24 What Observational Studies Tell Us
38:26 Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer?
41:55 Do Artificial Sweeteners Ruin Gut Health?
43:45 Do Artificial Sweeteners Disrupt Your Metabolism?
45:11 Do Artificial Sweeteners “Trick” Your Brain?
48:19 Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cardiovascular Disease?
49:09 The Diet Culture of It All
53:08 Final Takeaways

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