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It's one of the most popular soft drinks in the world, but it seems that Diet Coke is not as safe as we think.
A new study found that the artificial sweeteners present in the drink are toxic to digestive intestinal microbes.
Researchers at the Ben Gurion University of the Negev have discovered that six artificial sweeteners – aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, neotame, advantame and acesulfame potassium -k – are toxic to bacteria in the digestive system.
Professor Ariel Kushmaro, who worked on the study, said: "This is additional evidence that the consumption of artificial sweeteners negatively affects intestinal microbial activity. , which can cause many health problems. "
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Beyond Diet Coke, artificial sweeteners are used in a range of food products, including sports supplements and sugar-free condiments.
And worrisome, these artificial sweeteners have also been identified as potential pollutants in the environment.
Professor Kushmaro added, "The results of this study could help to understand the relative toxicity of artificial sweeteners and the potential for negative effects on the microbial community of the intestine as well as on the environment. "
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