The Hormone Cafe

with Dr. Sarah Pederson

May 7, 2026

Episode 45: Artificial Sweeteners & Fertility: Why “Sugar-Free” May Be Hurting Hormones

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and “healthy” sugar substitutes that may be disrupting hormones, cravings, gut health, and fertility.
If you reach for diet soda, sugar-free snacks, flavored protein powders, or low-sugar treats thinking they’re healthier, this episode explains why those products may be sending mixed signals to your body.

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