«And when I say sugar I'm also talking
about artificial sweeteners because it's been shown that artificial sweeteners cause a dysbiosis and promote the growth of not very favorable bacteria, bacteria that can cause inflammation and disease.»
According to Mintel report on attitudes towards sugar and sweeteners, 62 % consumers are worried about sugar as an ingredient in food and beverages, and 55 % are
sceptical about artificial sweeteners, too.
Perhaps you've heard the
stories about artificial sweeteners causing cancer in lab rats, but you also heard those studies used doses much greater than a normal human would ingest.
I wanted to talk
about artificial sweeteners today because I've noticed that there's a lot of confusion and misconceptions revolving around these non-caloric sweeteners.
Another article I
did about artificial sweeteners explains more of the problems with them and good substitutes So what is a good alternative to diet sodas?
I have read a
lot about artificial sweeteners over the years and it seems that Sucralose is safe — much safer than acesulfame potassium which seems to elicit a neurological response.
Most of the physicians I know who use low carb and ketogenic diets with their patients have no
qualms about artificial sweetener use, but it's an individual decision — do what you feel is right for you.
The best part is that you know exactly what's in them and you won't have to worry
about artificial sweeteners, preservatives, or food dyes.
A huge part of cutting back on sugar is resetting your taste buds, and beyond health concerns
about artificial sweeteners (including Stevia!)
And I agree with
you about artificial sweeteners.
My patients are often surprised when I ask
them about artificial sweeteners in their diet.
I know a lot of people have concerns about the impact protein powders can have on the kidney and I know even more people freak out
about the artificial sweeteners (specifically aspartame) used to sweeten the protein powder.
Are you at all Concerned
about artificial sweeteners Can you just get whey without other stuff in it