Tim Spector MSC FRCP MD FRSB OBE on Instagram: "Diet drinks are often seen as the “healthy” alternative to sugary soft drinks, but the science says otherwise. Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose don’t behave like neutral substitutes in the body. Their intense sweetness can confuse appetite regulation, sometimes increasing cravings later in the day. Emerging research also suggests they can alter the gut microbiome in ways that may affect glucose control, which is ironic, given m