The Effect of Nutritive and Non-nutritive sweeteners on the Growth, Adhesion and Biofilm Formation of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis

Conclusion: In this study, glucose and sucrose accelerated the growth, adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida species. However, non-nutritive sweetener, saccharin appeared to dampen, and in some instances suppressed, these virulence attributes of Candida.
Source: Medical Principles and Practice - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research