ASBs, and NNS in general, do not cause insulin to increase in the bloodstream. Hypotheses suggesting that ASBs and NNS could initiate an insulin response, by either a central or a hormonal mechanism, have not been supported by research. Multiple studies have been done showing that artificial sweeteners do not impact blood sugar or insulin levels, whether taken alone or with a meal.[1][2][3][1][4]
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