Alternative Sweeteners WARNING: The 2022 Cell study that changed everything about artificial sweeteners and blood sugarDiscover why some artificial sweeteners might be making your diabetes WORSE, not better...Dr. Sean Hashmi, board-certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine specialist, reveals evidence-based insights about alternative sweeteners. In this video, you'll discover exactly how different sweeteners affect your blood sugar, weight, and gut health without the confusion and misinformation.CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Cell Study That Changes Everything01:31 - The 4 Categories of Alternative Sweeteners04:42 - Why People Use Sweeteners (And Should They?)06:26 - Safety Deep Dive: FDA Limits & Cancer Myths11:57 - Blood Sugar Impact: Short vs Long-Term Effects15:15 - The Gut Microbiome Discovery17:15 - Weight Loss: Does It Actually Work?20:33 - Appetite & Cravings: The Hidden Problem23:58 - Gut Health & Digestive Issues27:36 - Sugar Alcohols: Benefits vs Side Effects29:51 - My Evidence-Based Recommendations32:40 - The Bottom Line: What You Should DoCRITICAL TAKEAWAYS:- Some sweeteners alter gut bacteria in ways that WORSEN glucose control- A 150-pound person would need 19 diet sodas daily to reach toxicity limits- Individual microbiome determines whether sweeteners help or harm YOUBACKED BY SCIENCE:Suez et al. Cell. 2022 - Personalized microbiome effects of sweeteners on glucoseGardner et al. Diabetes Care. 2012 - AHA/ADA position on nonnutritive sweetenersRuiz-Ojeda et al. Adv Nutr. 2019 - Sweeteners and gut microbiota reviewLohner et al. Cochrane Database. 2020 - Sweeteners for diabetes meta-analysisDebras et al. Diabetes Care. 2023 - NutriNet-Santé cohort on T2D riskRogers & Appleton. Int J Obesity. 2021 - Weight loss meta-analysis (2.3 lb finding)Higgins & Mattes. Am J Clin Nutr. 2019 - 16 sweetener comparison trialO'Connor et al. Food Funct. 2021 - Appetite and metabolic effects reviewPlaza-Diaz et al. Nutrients. 2020 - Microbiota interactions updateMoshiree et al. Gastroenterology. 2023 - AGA guidelines on bloatingMEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Views expressed are Dr. Hashmi's alone and do not represent any employer or institution. Individual results may vary. Viewing does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
