Does Stevia Kill Gut Bacteria?

While the study shows that stevia may contribute to an unbalanced gut, neither form of stevia showed evidence of killing bacteria in the gut. Lead researcher Dr.

Does stevia disrupt gut bacteria?

However, a new study suggests stevia may harm gut health. Researchers in Israel found that while stevia does not kill good bacteria in the gut, it can lead to gut imbalance by not allowing bacteria to properly communicate with each other to regulate the body's functions.

What sweeteners kill gut bacteria?

Sweeteners could cause gut bacteria to invade the intestine.

The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, is the first to show the pathogenic effects of some of the most widely used artificial sweeteners — saccharin, sucralose, and aspartame — on two types of gut bacteria, E.