Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. Isosteviol – a compound derived from stevia (a common sweetener) – when combined with the anti-depressant duloxetine significantly impaired two important gut bacteria linked to regulating blood sugar and gut health and may affect the body’s immune responses.
You know, you’re right! The actual study tested dozens of bacterial strains and different sweeteners, and the article cherry picked one tiny fact to vagueify into clickbait. I’ll edit my comment to reflect this.