Is Artificial Sweetener Bad for UTI? Separating Fact From Fiction
                                
                                
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                                Studies suggest that certain artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame and saccharin, can act as bladder irritants, potentially worsening urinary tract infection symptoms. The potential connection between artificial sweetener and UTIs involves not only direct bladder irritation but also more complex effects on the body's microbial environment.