“Our study suggests that artificial sweeteners don't just pass through the body passively, they can interact with gut microbes, and these effects can be amplified or altered by other substances like medications. These findings can help guide new studies towards understanding how sweeteners might influence health in unexpected ways.”

Professor Kiran Patil · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-16

Professor Patil explained that artificial sweeteners can interact with gut microbes and that these effects may be altered by other substances.