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As far as we know, yes. As other commenter have noted, I wouldn't discount the potential role of gut flora changes on obesity risk. This is explicitly called out in the

This study isn't saying that everyone should stop eating artificial-sweetners. It is saying that the previous understanding that artificial sweeteners are biologically inert and risk free.

This study shows that we need to do further research to understand what the gut biome changes entail. It also suggests that we should be a more circumspect about replacing sugars in our diet without worrying about trying to reduce our overall desire for sweet foods / drinks.