Aspartame: The Silent Killer in Your Diet Soda?
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health - A podcast by Dr. Mercola

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