Hidden liver danger with this common artificial sweetener
Researchers have found that the artificial sweetener sorbitol may cause liver damage similar to fructose, particularly in individuals with specific gut bacteria profiles. The study suggests that sorbitol can be converted into fructose in the liver, potentially leading to fatty liver disease.
Why it matters
This finding challenges the safety profile of common sugar substitutes used in processed foods and soft drinks.
The common sugar-free sweetener sorbitol may damage your liver in the same way as the older sweetener fructose, researchers found.
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