Sweeteners may imprint metabolism across generations, mouse study finds
A mouse study links sucralose and stevia to changes in gut microbiota and gene activity related to metabolism and inflammation, with some effects persisting into a second generation; sucralose produced stronger, longer-lasting changes than stevia. While no diabetes developed in the mice, the altered glucose handling could indicate increased susceptibility under certain conditions, and researchers caution that results in humans may differ, calling for moderation and more studies.
