Saccharin Supplementation Inhibits Bacterial Growth and Reduces Experimental Colitis in Mice

Saccharin Supplementation Inhibits Bacterial Growth and Reduces Experimental Colitis in Mice

Non-caloric artificial sweeteners are frequently discussed as components of the “Western diet”, negatively modulating intestinal homeostasis. Since the artificial sweetener saccharin is known to depict bacteriostatic and microbiome-modulating properties, we hypothesized oral saccharin intake to infl...

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Main Authors: Annika Sünderhauf, René Pagel, Axel Künstner, Anika E. Wagner, Jan Rupp, Saleh M. Ibrahim, Stefanie Derer, Christian Sina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
saccharin
non-caloric artificial sweetener
inflammatory bowel disease
intestinal inflammation
colitis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/1122

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