• April 29, 2024

Without a doubt, sugar substitutes They are part of everyday life not only of people who want to take care of their figure and lose weight , but of those who live with a metabolic disease such as diabetes , but What are the myths and realities of Splenda?

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , the endocrinologist Jorge Yamamoto , general director of Policlinic for the attention of the Diabetes in Mexico , points out:

"Many myths have emerged since Splenda , linked to the development of cancer, memory problems, psychological disorders, etc. but all studies have shown that this is not true; they are myths and false beliefs. "

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The expert in metabolic diseases states that the use of Splenda It is 100% safe and can be consumed at any age: "It does not raise glucose, it does not affect the metabolism and it does not harm your health".

What is better Splenda or Stevia?

Regarding the "versions" that indicate that in the long term the use of Splenda , is lethal in health, reveals: "In some investigations it has been said that there are adverse reactions in animals, but the reason is because they are quantities that no human being consumes. For example, take 2 kilos of this sweetener a day and obviously that does not happen. "

Environment to which the Stevia It's better than Splenda , the endocrinologist clarifies: "Stevia is a natural sweetener; however, it is also combined with other ingredients; none is better or worse than the other. Simply him Stevia It is natural, but it has been proven that it leaves a bitter taste and does not taste sugar, while the Splenda it's an artificial product that tastes like sugar. "

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The use of the sugar substitute is harmless to health and the choice depends on your preferences; according to Dr. Yamamoto, you can consume it all your life, regardless of whether you are pregnant , lactating, etc.

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