Hmm... so not just sugar substitutes, but actual sugar too.

Article Here

I'm thinking the more the substitute acts like sugar -- like sugar alcohols that break down more in some people -- the more likely to have poor effects.

Sugar really is another addictive, disruptive, substance from nature. Nothing about that is surprising!

Good article, Nancy. It starts to make sense that those who bombard their guts with sugar ultimately pay the price with the symptoms of metabolic syndrome, leaky gut, and obesity. Interesting that once the damage is done, simply cutting out sugar doesn't necessarily restore the system of healthy bacteria. Love the learning that's going on in this area, and as stated, while we've learned much, there are still many questions.

Now we get into the complications of starches, and the fad for fiber. The "magic bullet" of vitamins and the earliest antibiotics all came early in the 20th century, and was admittedly impressive.

But we've certainly reached the "that's not a nail!" level of understanding.

Well said.