Study Reveals Harmful Effects of Neotame, Most Powerful Artificial Sweetener, on Human Intestine

A recent study conducted by Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom has shed light on the possible harmful effects of neotame, a new generation artificial sweetener, on the human intestine. It is the most powerful artificial sweetener, with up to 8 thousand times sweeter than sugar.

According to the study, published in the journal ‘Limits in nutrition’neotame can trigger a number of serious intestinal problems, including irritable bowel syndrome, sepsis and damage to the intestinal wall.

Scientists have discovered that neotame has the ability to cause the death of intestinal epithelial cells, both directly and indirectly, also affecting the beneficial bacteria that live in the intestine.

The results, obtained from in vitro studies, showed that neotame causes pathogenic responses in bacteria such as E. coli (Escherichia coli) and E. faecalis (Enterococcus faecalis), promoting the formation of biofilms and increasing adhesion and invasion of these bacteria in intestinal cells.

Dr Aparna Shil, from Jahangirnagar University in Bangladesh (India), and Dr Havovi Chichger, from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), led the study and highlighted the importance of understanding the effects of neotame on health gut.

According to researchers, these effects can lead to a range of health problems, including diarrhea, intestinal inflammation and even serious diseases such as septicemia, if intestinal bacteria enter the bloodstream.

“Understanding the impact of these pathogenic changes on the gut microbiota is essential. Our findings indicate an urgent need to further investigate the effects of artificial sweeteners, particularly those recently developed, such as neotame, on human gut health”, say the researchers. science, named by EL Economista.

Artificial sweeteners, such as neotame, are widely used to help with weight loss and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. those results on the gut, affecting the health and well-being of users.