Dr. Layne Norton – Non Nutritive Sweeteners (Artificial Sweeteners)
A hot topic in the realm of nutrition. I have heard many claims that “Non Nutritive Sweeteners” as they are mentioned in the article are harmful to our health, despite the lack support by literature. Great to see Dr. Layne Norton assimilate new information and stay true to the spirit of science.
Take aways: (TL:DR)
- Acutely, Non Nutritive Sweeteners may raise blood glucose and change gut microbiome composition
- Limitations: No data to predict long term effects of these changes either positive or negative
- Many Human Randomized Controlled Trials on Non Nutritive Sweeteners, show no effect on long term glycemic index and show improvement in body weight and health markers
- Stay vigilant, Science is dynamic. Previously held ideas may be challenged or supported.
- More research is needed.
You can check out the article here.
I hope you learned something.