Artificial sweeteners are compounds used to sweeten foods in place of sugar. They usually provide zero or greatly reduced calories compared to sugar, which is why they're often promoted to help with weight loss and diabetes.
There is, however, a theory that artificial sweeteners, due to their sweet taste, "trick" the body into secreting insulin, even though they provide no sugar. This, if true, could lead to problems like weight gain and hypoglycemia.
In this video, we're looking at the science behind artificial sweeteners and insulin secretion.
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28 май 2023