Tag: Neotame side effects

Despite being approved by the FDA in 2002, recent UK studies have revealed that the artificial sweetener neotame may cause significant damage to the gut and alter beneficial bacteria. This discovery raises critical questions about the overall disadvantages of neotame, moving the conversation beyond its calorie-free properties.

In a recent study published in *Frontiers in Nutrition*, researchers found that the artificial sweetener neotame can damage the intestinal wall and promote pathogenic changes in gut bacteria. So, what does neotame do to your body and are the once-presumed benefits being overshadowed by newly discovered risks?