Do sugar substitutes really help? New research reveals their impact on metabolism and gut health

Low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) help reduce sugar intake, but their long-term effects on metabolism, gut health, and insulin response remain under investigation. Ongoing research explores their safety, effectiveness, and…

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Scientists uncover how a sugar shield in brain blood vessels protects against aging and disease

Researchers reveal that the loss of mucin-type O-glycosylation in the brain endothelial glycocalyx weakens the blood-brain barrier, leading to increased permeability, neuroinflammation, and cognitive decline in aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

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