Low-cal sweeteners can change gut bacteria — especially if you’re on a popular antidepressant
Health Low-cal sweeteners can change gut bacteria — especially if you’re on a popular antidepressant By McKenzie Beard Published July 18, 2026, 2:29 p.m. Add The New York Post on Google That guilt-free treat may not be as innocent as it seems. A new study suggests that alternative sweeteners commonly found in sugar-free and low-calorie foods and beverages may interfere with the growth of bacteria that help keep the gut healthy.
- ▪Health Low-cal sweeteners can change gut bacteria — especially if you’re on a popular antidepressant By McKenzie Beard Published July 18, 2026, 2:29 p.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google That guilt-free treat may not be as innocent as it seems.
- ▪A new study suggests that alternative sweeteners commonly found in sugar-free and low-calorie foods and beverages may interfere with the growth of bacteria that help keep the gut healthy.
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