diet sweetener

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Diet Sweetener

Diet sweeteners, also known as artificial sweeteners or non-nutritive sweeteners, refer to a variety of substances used to sweeten foods and beverages in place of sugar. They are widely used in a range of products, from diet beverages to sugar-free desserts, due to their low or zero calorie content.

Category
Dietary Supplement
Molecular Formula
Varies based on the specific type of sweetener
Mechanism of Action
Diet sweeteners interact with taste receptors on the tongue to mimic the taste of sugar without the calories. They are not fully absorbed by the body and thus contribute fewer calories.
Evidence Grade
B

Other Names

  • Artificial Sweetener
  • Non-Nutritive Sweetener
  • Low-Calorie Sweetener
  • Sugar Substitute

Primary Benefits

  • Reduced calorie intake
  • Potential weight control
  • May help manage blood sugar levels

Recommended Dosage

Type varies
Description Dosage typically depends on the specific type of sweetener. Most are significantly sweeter than sugar, so smaller quantities are needed for the same level of sweetness.

Side Effects

  • Possible digestive issues
  • Potential changes in taste preferences
  • May lead to increased hunger in some individuals

Precautions

  • Should be used in moderation
  • Not suitable for people with phenylketonuria (for Phenylalanine-based sweeteners)

Interactions

  • May interfere with appetite regulation
  • Potential interaction with gut microbiota

Key References

  • World Health Organization guidelines on non-nutritive sweeteners
  • American Diabetes Association position statement on non-nutritive sweeteners
You’re Eating Too Much Sugar! – You May Never Eat It Again After Watching This | Dr. Robert Lustig
Impacts of Sugar Consumption on Health and Chronic Diseases Prevention 1:22:33 0
“you put something sweet on the tongue, message goes tongue to brain, sugar's coming message goes brain to pancreas, sugar's coming release the insulin. But then the sugar never comes because it was a diet sweetener.”

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Dr. Robert Lustig: How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health
Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Nutrition and Metabolic Health 2:31:12 0
“the insulin response you put something sweet on the tongue message goes tongue to brain Sugar's coming message goes brain to pancreas through the vus nerve Sugar's coming release the insulin and so tongue doesn't know if it's sugar or not it releases the ins the pancreas releases the insulin which drives energy into fat whether it was you know from the diet sweetener or not.”

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