Richard Johnson, MD: Artificial Sugars Stimulate Dopamine in the Brain
1 May 2024 · 1 min

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Richard Johnson, MD explains how artificial sweeteners trigger dopamine release in the brain. Removing taste receptors eliminates preference for artificial sweeteners but not fructose, which works through metabolism instead. While artificial sweeteners probably don't cause obesity, Johnson flags safety concerns around sucralose and aspartame.










