What are sugar substitutes?
*Short answer: basically chemicals.
Do they affect blood sugar?
*No
Do they cause cancer?
*Not directly. But they have been tied to increased belly fat and this trait has been shown to increase the risk of certain cancers (colon, breast, & pancreatic).
If I am going to choose one, which artificial sweetener is best?
*Complicated answer. Each has pros and cons. To read the specifics:
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=56790
FYI:
>Artificial sweeteners are found in about 6,000 products.
>They are regulated by FDA
>Sugar alcohols are a reduced-calorie sweetener; they do contain calories and they can have a laxative effect or other gastric symptoms. |
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