These neurochemical adaptations in response to intermittent sugar intake mimic the effects of opiates. The theory is formulated that intermittent, excessive intake of sugar can have dopaminergic, cholinergic and opioid effects that are similar to psychostimulants and opiates, albeit smaller in magnitude.

2022年12月1日 · In this review, sugar substitutes of protein/peptide origin were comprehensively presented with regards to their chemical, health, and safety properties. From the observational studies, we conclude that the low-calorie synthetic dipeptide sweeteners and natural sweet proteins exhibit positive health effects.

Zùsto ® is composed of non-digestible, water soluble fibers and sweeteners. 10 healthy, female non-obese volunteers received glucose and Zùsto ®, albeit by an interval of a week. Evolution of glycemia, C-peptide and insulin release was measured at different time-points after intake.

Discover the difference between allulose and erythritol, two common sugar-free substitutes. Learn about their sweetness levels, natural sources, health benefits, and use them as sugar alternatives in your recipes.

2017年1月13日 · Emerging evidence — albeit from studies only done on rodents — suggests the chemicals in artificial sweeteners cause disturbances in the gut flora associated with metabolic disorders like ...

2013年10月1日 · Albeit, sugar has now become indispensable food item in our daily life, modern scientific observations caution injudicious consumption of food and beverages prepared with added-sugar. The goal...

2019年1月15日 · A number of seasonal holidays have close associations with sugary sweets but thankfully there are ways to reduce exposure to sugar without diminishing the fun factor. We present a list of options which are relatively low in sugar and should help to make diabetes control easier to achieve over a festive evening. Sugar free sweets

2023年1月19日 · Sugar intake literally changes biochemical pathways to the brain. Sugar releases beta-endorphins, dopamine and serotonin—making us happy, albeit briefly. When you eat processed foods full of sugar or refined flour, they release energy (in the form of glucose) quickly and spike your blood sugar.

Some sugar alcohols, like erythritol, have minimal impact on blood sugar and can be subtracted. Others, like maltitol, can still affect blood glucose and should be counted. The key is to read labels carefully, choose products with low-impact sugar alcohols, and listen to your body.

2018年4月23日 · Increased awareness of the health consequences of eating too much sugar has fueled a dramatic uptick in the consumption of zero-calorie artificial sweeteners in recent decades.