Artificial Sweeteners Strike Again (Heart WARNING!)

Ever get that uncontrollable urge to scratch an itch?

It feels good for a second… but the more you scratch, the worse it gets.

Well, some artificial sweeteners work the same way in your body.

New research reveals that aspartame tricks your body into releasing insulin again and again. And this spells trouble for one of your most precious organs.

I’ve warned you before about artificial sweeteners. I’ve talked about how they mess with your gut, spike your blood sugar, and increase the risk of diabetes.

But now? We’ve got even more proof that aspartame is bad news.
Researchers fed mice an aspartame-laced diet, the equivalent of drinking three cans of diet soda daily. Within 30 minutes, their insulin levels spiked.

This is because our bodies have sweetness detectors—receptors that expect a sugar rush when we eat something sweet. But aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar, and it tricks your body into overreacting.

Even worse? The insulin levels stayed high over time, leading to insulin resistance—a direct path to type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

High insulin isn’t just a problem for blood sugar. It also damages your blood vessels.

This study found that mice developed fatty plaques in their arteries after just four weeks on an aspartame diet. These are the same dangerous clogs that lead to heart attacks and strokes.

And if you think regular sugar is worse—guess what? The mice eating sugar didn’t develop plaques until week 12.

That means aspartame may be even worse for your heart than sugar!

This isn’t the first time artificial sweeteners have been caught red-handed. Research has linked them to:

  • Gut damage: Artificial sweeteners disrupt gut bacteria, leading to digestive issues and inflammation.
  • Neurological symptoms: Headaches, dizziness, and even anxiety have been tied to sweeteners like aspartame.
  • Weight gain: Despite being “calorie-free,” artificial sweeteners mess with hunger hormones and lead to overeating.

So much for “healthy” alternatives!

Want to cut down on sugar without damaging your health? Try this instead:

  • Stick to natural sweeteners: Limited amounts of raw honey, monk fruit, and stevia (in pure form) are better choices.
  • Choose whole foods: The less processed your diet, the better your insulin levels will be.
  • Skip the diet drinks: Water, herbal teas, and even black coffee are better than sodas spiked with artificial sweeteners.

Food companies love marketing these chemicals as “healthy.” But aspartame is no better than sugar—maybe even worse.

So, next time you reach for a diet soda, ask yourself: Do you really want to be tricking your body into heart disease?

P.S. Another “safe” sweetener puts you in HARMS way.

Sources:

Wu, W., Sui, W., Chen, S., Guo, Z., Jing, X., Wang, X., Wang, Q., Yu, X., Xiong, W., Ji, J., Yang, L., Zhang, Y., Jiang, W., Yu, G., Liu, S., Tao, W., Zhao, C., Zhang, Y., Chen, Y., . . . Cao, Y. (2025). Sweetener aspartame aggravates atherosclerosis through insulin-triggered inflammation. Cell Metabolism.

Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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