Download Sweeteners Natural and Artificial

Sweeteners – not always a sweet story
Natural Sweeteners
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Occur in nature mostly without human help, ** indicating
rough degree of glycemic index
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most fruits** but fructose is *
honey**
berries**
sugar cane/grasses*
yakon*
lucuma*
agave*
stevia
others
Refined Natural Sweeteners
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Human intervention required, ** indicating rough degree of
glycemic index
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table sugar (cane) **
refined honey**
maple syrup**
agave* (fructose)
molasses**
brown rice syrup*
beet sugar**
lactose*
glucose**
high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)**
stevia refined (aka Erithritol, Truvia – usually the
Green packet),
xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltose, dextrose, and many
others not as commonly used
Artificial Sweeteners - Human made
unnatural sweeteners
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Human intervention required, ** indicating rough
degree of glycemic index
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aspartame (Blue packet: Now AminoSweet,
Equal/Nutrasweet+other non-glycemic sugars)
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saccharin (Pink packet: Sweet ‘n Low, Sweet Twin,
Necta Sweet)
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sucralose (Yellow packet: Splenda)
neotame (Neotame)
acesulfame-k (Sunett, Sweet & Safe, Sweet One)
advantame (Advantame)
alitame (Aclame, not legal in the US)
cyclamate (Sucaryl, not legal in the US)
others
Packets, packets and
more packets!
Zero calorie sweeteners work against
weight loss!
Rats fed saccharin-sweeten yoghurt consumed more calories, gained more weight and body fat and
were unable to regulate dietary intake of calories as compared with rats fed glucose-sweetened
yoghurt.
Breaking the connection between a sweet sensation and high-calorie food, changes the body’s
ability to regulate caloric intake. This partly explains why obesity has risen with the increasing use
of artificial sweeteners in drinks. These findings are consistent with emerging evidence that drinking
more diet drinks increases risk for obesity and development of metabolic syndrome that increases
the risk for heart disease and diabetes.
http://medicalobserverph.com/sweet-nothings-part-1-do-artificial-sweeteners-promote-weight-loss/
http://scienceblogs.com/sciencetolife/2008/06/10/the-skinny-on-artificial-sweet/
http://liveto110.com/complete-list-of-artificial-sweeteners/
E-Number Index for Sweeteners
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E420 Sorbitol – Sugar Alcohol (S)
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E957 Thaumatin – Natural Sweetener (?)
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E421 Mannitol – Sugar Alcohol (S)
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E958 Glycyrrhizin – Natural Sweetener (?)
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E422 Glycerol – Sugar Alcohol (S)
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E959 Neohesperidin DC – Artificial Sweetener
(A)
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E950 Acesulfame K – Artificial
Sweetener (A)
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E960 Stevioside – Natural Sweetener (S)
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E951 Aspartame – Artificial Sweetener (A)
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E961 Neotame – Artificial Sweetener (A)
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E952 Cyclamate – Artificial Sweetener (A)
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E962 Aspartame-acesulfame Salt – Artificial
Sweetener (A)
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E953 Isomalt – Sugar Alcohol (S)
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E965 Maltitol – Sugar Alcohol (S)
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E966 Lactitol – Sugar Alcohol (S)
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E967 Xylitol – Sugar Alcohol (S)
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E968 Erythritol – Sugar Alcohol (S)
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E954 Saccharin – Artificial Sweetener (A)
E955 Sucralose – Artificial Sweetener (A)
E956 Alitame – Artificial Sweetener (A)
(S)=Safe
(A)=Avoid (?)=unclear
GMO or not?
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Genetically modified organism: varies by
source, but these include most HFCS
(high fructose corn syrup), most beetbased sugars, aspartame and variants,
saccharin (due to dextrose dilution),
Truvia (derived from stevia) and likely
sucralose.
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Theoretically any sweeter, natural or
not, could be genetically modified, but
most natural sweeteners aren’t GMOs
yet except beet sugar.
Where are they used?
Problems with various sweeteners
Aspartame
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Aspartame/Nutrasweet/AminoSweet/Equal (blue packet)
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Most common “zero calorie” artificial sweetener, likely the biggest “artificial sweetener”
threat to health currently. Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions
to food additives reported to the FDA.
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Very dangerous neurotoxin, immunotoxin and excitotoxin (excessive stimulation). Kills
neurons in the brain. Functions in many ways like MSG.
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90 different documented symptoms caused by aspartame include: Headaches/migraines,
dizziness, seizures, nausea, numbness, muscle spasms, weight gain, rashes, depression,
fatigue, irritability, tachycardia, insomnia, vision problems, hearing loss, heart palpitations,
breathing difficulties, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, loss of taste, tinnitus, vertigo, memory
loss, and joint pain. These chronic illnesses can be triggered or worsened by aspartame:
Brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, parkinson's disease,
alzheimer's, mental retardation, lymphoma, birth defects, fibromyalgia, ALS, schizophrenia,
and diabetes.
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Excessive Phenylalanine amino acid causes problems for those with PKU (phenylketonuria),
decreases seratonin levels.
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Used in non-heated products since methanol and other toxins formed when
decomposed/heated. Breaks down in body in part to formaldehyde
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Penetrates the blood/brain barrier, effects are cumulative
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In 1996, a study showed 100 percent of the industry funded studies supported aspartame's
safety, while 92 percent of the independently funded studies identified health concerns
Works very well as an ant poison
FDA was preparing to reject aspartame but political maneuverings by Donald Rumsfeld
stopped the rejection (then CEO of Searle (later a division of Monsanto, now Nutrasweet
Co.)). The movie “Sweet Misery”, free online, is a great overview of the situation
http://youtu.be/ZI7_8FDzuJE
Sucralose
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Sucralose/Splenda (yellow packet)
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Body does not really absorb it, it’s been called a “left handed” sugar
and contains likely dangerous and non-natural “covalent bonded”
chlorine compounds. We have no enzymes to break down these
substances; it’s stored in body fat.
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Aside from Splenda, other examples of synthetic covalently bound
chloride compounds include: DDT, PCB's, Agent orange
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Causes abdominal pain and cramps, may destroy intestinal flora,
decreased red blood cells, increased infertility, enlarged/calcified
kidneys, links to neurological diseases (ALS, etc.), shrinks the thymus
gland, increased death rates and spontaneous abortions in animal
studies
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Roughly 200 studies on Splenda/sucralose can be found, and only
about 10 percent of those have anything to do with safety. “Sweet
Deception” identifies only 15 studies relating to safety, and 13 of them
were funded by the company that makes Splenda, leaving enormous
room for conflict of interest.
Saccharin
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Saccharin/Sweet‘n Low (pink packet)
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Strong links to cancer. Likely the “safest” of the largely
used artificial sweeteners in the U.S.
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Taste not as appealing as most other artificial
sweeteners
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Usually GMO
Triggers many allergies
Neotame
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Neotame
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New sweetener, essentially a processed/concentrated/modified
version of aspartame made by the Nutrasweet company.
Aspartame plus 3,3-dimethylbutyl which reduces PKU
(phenylketonuria). May actually be an even more potent and
dangerous neurotoxin, immunotoxin and excitotoxin than
aspartame. No independent studies show it to be safe
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Neotame is also more stable at higher temperatures than
aspartame, so it’s approved for use in a wider array of food
products, including baked goods.
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Added to cattle feed to fatten livestock
Acesulfame-K
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Acesulfame-K
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Often blended with other sweeteners (usually sucralose or aspartame).
These blends are reputed to give a more sugar-like taste whereby each
sweetener masks the other's aftertaste, and/or exhibits a synergistic effect
by which the blend is sweeter than its components.
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Affects thyroid
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Indication of carcinogenicity but not as highly studied or used yet.
Completely synthesized chemical
Unlike aspartame, acesulfame K is stable under heat, even under
moderately acidic or basic conditions, allowing it to be used as a food
additive in baking, or in products that require a long shelf life. In carbonated
drinks, almost always used in conjunction with another sweetener, such as
aspartame or sucralose. Also used as a sweetener in protein shakes and
pharmaceutical products, especially chewable and liquid medications
May affect prenatal development. Chronic use over a period of 40 weeks
resulted in a moderate but limited effect on neurometabolic function. These
results suggest chronic usage of acesulfame K may alter neurological
function
Advantame
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Advantame
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Newest sweetener derived from aspartame
Very new (2014), very sweet, non-caloric, approved,
but not as much known about it. May be a worse
version of aspartame, but not as much is needed. Stay
tuned…
Cyclamate
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Cyclamate
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Indications that it’s linked to cancer and liver damage,
although likely much safer than saccharine.
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Not approved for use in the US. Is still available without
restriction in the UK and other parts of Europe. As
cyclamate is stable in heat, it was and is marketed as
suitable for use in cooking and baking.
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Commercially, it is available as Sucaryl.
Any Artificial Sweetener
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Our bodies don’t know how to handle them, so the results are
generally disruptive to desired natural processes.
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You may be fooling your taste buds, but your brain and body
are not buying it. And if your brain and body are not satisfied,
there’s a good chance you’ll go looking for more sweets.
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Most of the truly artificial sweeteners are neurotoxins and/or
are linked to cancer, obesity and other maladies
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Some of the somewhat natural sweeteners (HFCS, xylitol,
sorbitol, mannitol, etc.) have various problems including
abodminal pain, gas, digestive problems, obesity and
concerns about excessive/unnatural processing
What’s a sweet tooth to do?
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What’s a good alternative sweetener that’s likely
safe? A blend of low and non-glycemic natural
sweeteners: stevia, lucuma, yakon, xylitol as an
example.
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Small amounts of real sugar if your situation allows
(cane sugar, raw honey, maple sugar, molasses,
date sugar, licorice root, etc.) or glucose syrup
(dextrose, contains no fructose)
Some additional references
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In General:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/10/07/sugar-substitutes.aspx
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http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/sugar-free-blues-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-artificialsweeteners/#aspartame
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http://medicalobserverph.com/sweet-nothings-part-1-do-artificial-sweeteners-promote-weight-loss/
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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/01/14/artificial-sweeteners-dont-fool-your-brain.aspx
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http://buzz.naturalnews.com/001141-artificial_sweeteners-chemical_additives-Mike_Adams.html
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https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/nov/sweeteners.htm
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Aspartame: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/06/aspartame-most-dangeroussubstance-added-to-food.aspx
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Sucralose: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/06/20/absurd-new-ways-splenda-isdeceiving-you.aspx
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Neotame: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/28/neotame-more-toxic-thanaspartame.aspx