A new animal study suggests that sorbitol can contribute to liver damage, especially in animals with altered gut microbiomes.

Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose). But that assumption is being ...

For years, sugar substitutes like aspartame, sucralose, and sugar alcohols have been promoted as safer choices for people trying to cut back on refined sugar. Grocery shelves are lined with “sugar ...

Low-cal sugar substitutes are widely celebrated because they're, well, low in calories. What's more, they aren't really sugar, and we all know how bad that stuff is for us. They're considered ...

Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut ...