Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Bad For You?

# Artificial Sweeteners

This episode dives into the sweet world of artificial sweeteners, exploring how these lab-created sugar substitutes became ubiquitous in our food supply and what the growing body of research is starting to reveal about their effects on our bodies. From the accidental discovery of saccharine by a chemist who didn't wash his hands to the murky FDA approval process that's been streamlined in ways that might surprise you, Josh and Chuck break down why we have so many artificial sweeteners, how they trick your metabolism, and why drinking diet soda might actually make you fatter instead of thinner.