Western study refutes the myth of the benefits of sugar substitutes

Sugar substitutes such as saccharin, cyclamate, aspartame, and sucralose are known as calorie-free, chemical sweeteners that help in weight loss and lower glycemic index.

But a Swiss study questioned the validity of the use of artificial sweeteners, as it showed the extent of their harm and debunked the myth of their use, according to what was published on the website of the Russian “MBGO” University magazine.
This study confirmed that low levels of sugar lead to the excitation of certain nerve cells that cause an increase in the desire to consume foods that contain sugar. The body to sucrose, which leads, also, to increased metabolic disorders in the body.

And American researchers discovered that eating fructose increases appetite, as it inhibits the sense of satiety, which causes obesity, and they also found that the use of artificial sugar substitutes causes diabetes, as the body works to absorb sweeteners and sugar substitutes slowly, in addition to not participating in metabolic processes. food, causing a gradual increase in blood sugar levels.

In turn, nutritionist Antonio Rodriguez warned that a strict diet must be adopted when using sugar substitutes for weight loss, as the so-called corona effect can occur, that is, a person stops controlling his appetite and controlling himself and his food, because he begins to consider food without sugar very healthy, and noted The expert said that natural sweeteners help people quit sugar and this is very important for a number of diseases and for a healthy diet, so it is difficult to dispense with natural sugar.

Experts warned that you must know when to stop eating sweeteners and sugar substitutes, in addition to sticking to the quantities and portions on the box.