Aspartame: The Silent Killer in Your Diet Soda?
Mar 18, 2025•12 min
Episode description
Story at-a-glance
- Aspartame triggers unnatural insulin spikes by stimulating the vagus nerve, leading to metabolic dysfunction and increased fat storage
- Research shows that aspartame-driven insulin surges fuel chronic inflammation in blood vessels, accelerating the progression of atherosclerosis and heart disease
- Artificial sweeteners alter gut bacteria homeostasis, increasing glucose intolerance that makes blood sugar regulation more difficult over time
- Cutting out aspartame and other artificial sweeteners is the first step to restore insulin sensitivity and protect your cardiovascular health
- Natural solutions like targeted carbohydrate intake and adding fermented foods to your diet help reverse the metabolic damage caused by artificial sweeteners