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Sep 2023
17m 4s

Sweetener Side Effects

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

Sorting out the safety and efficacy of aspartame, stevia, Splenda, erythritol, and monk fruit. This episode features audio from:

  • https://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-erythritol-sweetener-safety-are-there-side-effects/
  • https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-aspartame-cause-cancer/
  • https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-is-monk-fruit-sweetener-safe/

Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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