India, July 21 -- Artificial sweeteners are marketed to people as sugary indulgences where they can manage their sweet cravings without having to compromise on their health. Usually to people with diabetes, artificial sweeteners are sold with the intention of eating healthy. However, according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology and led by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder, artificial sweeteners can pose serious health risks in the long run. Also read | Are artificial sweeteners safe? 10 foods that may be secretly damaging your gut microbiome even if they seem harmless

Erythritol is a sugar substitute that is usually consumed by people with diabetes or the ones who have cut sugar consumption fr...