Is Sucralose the Healthiest Sugar Substitute?

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A study investigates whether sucralose is a safer alternative to gut health compared to sugar. Image for illustration purposes
A study investigates whether sucralose is a safer alternative to gut health compared to sugar. Image for illustration purposes

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  • The continual rise in obesity worldwide has reemphasized the need for healthier sugar substitutes. 
  • The past few years have seen various new sugar substitutes become available. 
  • Previous research shows some artificial sweeteners can potentially cause health issues. 
  • Researchers from the University of Vienna found that consuming the artificial sweetener sucralose did not cause an increase in bacterial endotoxin levels in the body, compared to consuming sugar. 

A new study in Austria examined how artificial sweetener sucralose impacts our gut health and found that it may be a safer alternative to consuming sugar.

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