Episode 44: Artificial Sweeteners
2 Docs Talk: The podcast about healthcare, the science of medicine and everything in between. - Een podcast door Kendall Britt, MD and Amy Rogers, MD
In a country (the U.S.) where people drink, on average, 44.7 gallons of soda per person, it's smart to think about what we are putting into our bodies. Most of us have figured out that all that sugar is a bad idea, but what about sugar substitutes? Diet sodas make up a big portion of that 44.7 gallons. But is it really any better than plain old sugar? Resources: Generally Recognized as Safe San Antonio Heart Study Fueling the obesity epidemic: Artificially sweetened beverage use and long term weight gain Artificial Sweeteners and Gut Microbiota in Rats Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already. And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!
