Weight-Loss Artificial Sweeteners

[shygemini]

I avoid artificial sweeteners as I don't think they are healthy, and if i'm going to have something sweet I just have real sugar.

Today I ate a muffin which I did not realize was made with artificial sugar, and I reacted very badly to it. It actually made me feel sick. Wondering if anyone else has a similar reaction to it? I believe it was likely made with splenda.

 

[Jeanette401]

It seems to vary, I don't have a negative reaction to it, but I know someone who's sister is epileptic - splenda and aspartame both result in seisures. She's used Erythritol (one of the sweeteners in Truvia or purchasable on its own) without issue.

I also know someone who gets sick when they have HFCS so it seems pretty individual!

 

[shygemini]

hm interesting! thank you for the reply. for myself i'll definitely stay away from them and recommend others to do the same.