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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Sweetener Side Effects

Sep 7, 2023
The podcast explores the safety and efficacy of various sweeteners including aspartame, stevia, Splenda, erythritol, and monk fruit. It discusses the potential side effects of erythritol and aspartame, their association with cancer, and the health risks of consuming diet soda. The podcast also explores the benefits and limitations of natural sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit, including their effects on blood sugar levels and calorie intake.
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Quick takeaways

  • High levels of erythritol in the blood may be associated with weight gain, poor blood sugar control, heart disease, and diabetic complications, but there is no evidence linking the consumption of erythritol to any disease outcomes.
  • The safety of aspartame, an artificial sweetener, is still controversial due to conflicting studies regarding its association with cancer, and further research is needed to comprehensively evaluate its safety.

Deep dives

The Link Between Erythritol and Weight Gain, Diabetes, and Heart Disease

Research suggests that high levels of erythritol, a low-calorie sweetener, in the blood may be associated with weight gain, poor blood sugar control, heart disease, and diabetic complications. However, erythritol in the blood seems to be a consequence of high blood sugar levels, rather than a direct cause of these health issues. Therefore, there is no evidence linking the consumption of erythritol to any disease outcomes, and its effects on health need further evaluation.

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