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sucralose
Coverage of sucralose in the Nexus archive.
- Zero-calorie sweeteners could alter the genes of later generations, new study warns
A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that zero-calorie sweeteners like sucralose and stevia may alter metabolism-related genes in mice across generations, even without direct consumption. Researchers observed changes in gut bacteria and gene activity linked to inflammation and metabolic regulation, with effects strongest in the first generation and fading in later ones.