sucralose

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Sucralose

Sucralose is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener derived from sugar. It's approximately 600 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose) and does not leave a bitter aftertaste. It's commonly used in a wide range of low-calorie and sugar-free food and drink products.

Category
Artificial Sweetener
Molecular Formula
C12H19Cl3O8
Mechanism of Action
Sucralose stimulates the sweet taste receptors on the tongue to mimic the taste of sugar with no caloric contribution, as it is not broken down by the body.
Evidence Grade
B

Other Names

  • Splenda
  • E955

Primary Benefits

  • Used for weight management
  • Helpful for people with diabetes
  • Does not contribute to tooth decay

Recommended Dosage

Adults Not specified, used as needed in food and beverages

Side Effects

  • Might alter gut microbiota
  • May cause migraines in some people

Precautions

  • Not recommended for cooking at high temperatures
  • People with rare hereditary diseases (fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency) should not consume it

Interactions

  • None known

Key References

  • Roberts, A. (2000). 'Sucralose Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics in Man', Food and Chemical Toxicology
  • Baird, I.M., et al. (2000), 'Repeated dose study of sucralose tolerance in human subjects', Food and Chemical Toxicology
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“we now know that certain diet sweeteners actually alter the microbiome in a negative fashion and contribute to leaky gut, the most famous of which is sucralose.”

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“the ones that seem to be really fine for us are Stevia monk fruit and allulose the ones that have been linked to quite a few health issues are aspartame ml sucralose.”

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“aspartame just gets divided into amino acids we just digest it and absorb amino acids sucralose will go can cross the bloodb brain barrier and I don't know what it's doing there but I don't want it there”

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