Key Takeaways
- Artificial sweeteners have been shown to increase atherosclerosis and the risk of AFib. They also change the gut microbiome and alter insulin sensitivity.
- Genetic susceptibility likely interacts with the risk seen in research studies.
- Understanding your genes can help you make decisions on whether risks outweigh the benefits for specific artificial sweeteners.
- Natural alternatives like allulose, monk fruit, and stevia are options that offer sweetness without glycemic impact.