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Study Links Aspartame to Increased Heart Disease Risk

2/20/2025

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A recent study reveals that the artificial sweetener aspartame could heighten the risk of heart disease by elevating insulin levels and triggering arterial inflammation in mice. Researchers discovered a molecule, CX3CL1, associated with plaque accumulation. Though these findings are yet to be validated in humans, they underscore the urgent need for further investigation into the long-term effects of artificial sweeteners on health.

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A recent study reveals that the artificial sweetener aspartame could heighten the risk of heart disease by elevating insulin levels and triggering arterial inflammation in mice. Researchers discovered a molecule, CX3CL1, associated with plaque accumulation. Though these findings are yet to be validated in humans, they underscore the urgent need for further investigation into the long-term effects of artificial sweeteners on health.