SDF Doc Pearls: Artificial Sweeteners and the Gut Microbiome
Whether you are trying to lose weight, help control your diabetes or actually prefer the taste of artificial sweeteners, many end up reaching for foods made with these sugar substitutes but is that the right choice? Long-story short, the tried and true of a healthy, well-balanced diet, exercise, and stress management will do more good for your body than trying to replace natural sugars with artificial sweeteners which may leave your body with undesirable effects. If you are not worried as much about your figure but more about the potential to rot your teeth, my suggestion would be to first cut back if you can, and at the very least, you should brush your teeth at least twice daily and...
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