All the pros and cons of popular sugar substitutes are listed

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Someone cannot have a lot of sweets for medical reasons, but someone watches their figure. But everyone sometimes wants to enjoy something, as they say, with tea. And here comes the question of sugar substitutes. In particular, are they really more useful than sugar?

One of the sugar substitutes is called cyclamate. Among its advantages, experts include the fact that it is 30 times sweeter than sugar, but at the same time it has no calories. There is also no data on the toxicity of cyclamate.

However, it is prohibited for use in the USA, experts said on TVC. Many studies prove the negative effect of this sugar substitute on bone density, it can also cause DNA damage and increase the risk of oncology, which is naturally considered negative.

Sucralose is 600 times sweeter than sugar. This sweetener also has no calories and no toxicity data. In addition, sucralose dissolves in any liquid and is stable when heated. Because of this, it is often used in factories when preparing products. At the same time, it has a significant disadvantage. It consists in influencing the sensitivity of cells to insulin and changing the composition of the intestinal microbiota. In other words, sucralose will not help you lose weight or normalize blood glucose levels.

Almost zero calories in a sugar substitute called aspartame, which is 200 times sweeter than sugar. But its safety is in question. Data from some studies say that aspartame increases oxidative stress. This, in turn, damages the cells. Also, the sugar substitute has a negative effect on the brain and the work of neurotransmitters, which can cause headaches, impaired concentration and frequent mood swings.

Stevia is safe, contains no calories and is 250 times sweeter than sugar. It seems to be the best sugar substitute. However, the feeling of sweetness from it comes more slowly. Also, it can sometimes be bitter. Stevia also changes the intestinal microbiota, which cannot be called a plus either.