This discovery might leave a bad taste in your mouth.

A new study found that a popular low-calorie sweetener commonly used in sugar-free gum, candies and diet-friendly baked goods may increase your risk of developing a serious liver disease.

The chronic illness already affects 1 in 3 American adults and is rising fast among children, putting millions at higher risk for serious health problems, including heart disease.

For the study, scientists from Washington University in St. Louis gave adult zebrafish antibiotics to wipe out most of the bacteria in their guts.

Then they tracked how the fish processed glucose on their regular diet, focusing specifically on whether their intestines produced sorbitol.

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in several fruits.

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