Food Science
Sugar vs. Its Substitutes: What the Science Actually Says About Calories, Blood Sugar, and Risk
While swapping sugar for non-nutritive sweeteners reliably removes calories and blood sugar spikes, the science on their long-term health effects, including gut microbiota and metabolic impacts, is still evolving. Excess sugar's risks are well-documented, but the debate around substitutes continues.
Aylin Kaya·October 28, 2026