The development of the intestinal flora in an environment rich in sugar leads to a negative impact on our health, says Amanda Payne, Ph.D., lead author of the study. In the process of nutrition, bacteria enter the intestines, releasing by-products – short-chain fatty acidswhich are a beneficial source of energy for our body. Bacteria thrive and become more efficient at processing large amounts of fructose-rich corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, as well as sweetened alcoholic beverages. They produce more and more short-chain fatty acids. According to Payne, elevated SCFA ratios reduce satiety signals, which it can cause disturbance in our feeling of fullnessand thus make it impossible to refrain from eating. The presence of short chain fatty acids also favors inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. Scientists aren’t sure about this, but they do know that inflammation damages gut tissue and causes leaky gut syndrome.
2022-11-10