A study into an artificial sweetener commonly used in hot drinks and found in diet soft drinks has uncovered an 'unexpected effect on the immune system', scientists say
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"We are keen to explore whether there are other cell types or processes that are similarly affected by this sweetener."Humans consuming normal or moderately elevated amounts of sucralose would not be exposed to the levels achieved in the study.
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