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Artificial sweetener aspartame may affect heart health: Study

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Researchers in Sweden conducted experiments on mice that showed the artificial sweetener triggered increased insulin levels.

That in turn leads to atherosclerosis, the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on artery walls.

Researchers identified an immune signal called CX3CL1 that became very active after consuming aspartame.

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