Artificially sweetened foods and beverages

Certain artificial sweeteners have been associated with changes in gut flora composition, increased gut inflammation, and a weakened immune response. Artificial sweeteners, such as sucralose and saccharin, may cause gut microbial imbalances, according to growing data. Some experts believe that excessive use of artificial sweeteners may be harmful to immunological health.

Furthermore, certain rat research and a few human case studies indicate that the high consumption of artificial sweeteners may contribute to the advancement of autoimmune illnesses. More research, however, is required. However, not all researchers agree, and others have found that modest daily consumption of such sweeteners causes no changes in gut microbes or immunological function.