I have read that they trigger that response, but for me they don't seem to trigger cravings, stall weight loss, etc. (though they might if I over-indulge). I do use SF syrup in my coffee twice a day for the most part and have other artificially sweetened stuff several times a week (SF Jell-O at times, Breyers' carb smart ice cream occasionally, Splenda-sweetened fat bombs, etc.).

I have an imbalance in my gut (good v bad bacteria) thus am using a low sugar diet to help the good guys have a gut climate that is more favorable to them. Bonus: lost 7kg in 3.5 mths.
Dr/nutritionist advised for me, given I need to get that balance back, that the body has a chemical response when saliva gets the taste of sweet which fires up the gut to expect to deal with that- which the bad dudes love. I am para phrasing n skipping steps but my take away was Samanda needs to dodge sweet for at least 4 to 6 months. Given how amazing I feel, I will be sticking low carb.

Hello Kim,

Have been using Splenda and flavoured Splenda products in very limited amounts since returning to LC on 1/5/16--- am down 4.6 pounds but super concerned that Splenda is not safe or something ppl should be ingesting.

Have never been a soda drinker but there are times when I want a little sweetener in decaf tea/coffee.

Am hoping soon to find and purchase a Stevia that isn't over processed , would appreciate any suggestions that might perhaps help others.

SamandaIndia wrote: »

PS i love the idea of maple syrup on a low carb pancake so that will be something I want to try if there is a good artificial sweetened one.

If you can find Cary's Sugar Free Maple Syrup where you are, it is wonderful- best one we've found so far and it's great with those egg and cream cheese pancakes and butter.

BalmyD wrote: »

SamandaIndia wrote: »

PS i love the idea of maple syrup on a low carb pancake so that will be something I want to try if there is a good artificial sweetened one.

If you can find Cary's Sugar Free Maple Syrup where you are, it is wonderful- best one we've found so far and it's great with those egg and cream cheese pancakes and butter.

@BalmyD thanks. Shortly heading to Houston so I will look for it there

@LINIA, for what it's worth, I have a friend who researches (professionally, not on the Internet She has a PhD) diabetes/insulin resistance and she's very familiar with artificial sweeteners and the research on them. She said she is not concerned about Splenda's safety. Now, as to whether the other mechanism happens in terms of your body responding to it the same as sugar, she didn't comment on that but she did assure me that from all the research she's seen she was not concerned about it causing cancer or other health risks and she's comfortable using it herself.

I have had a slowing down in my weight loss doctor told me prob related to my Diet Coke that I hang every day or other day. Trying to go two weeks without pop to see if it works. Let me tell you in miss it a ton ! I do chew gum daily I didn't even think that maybe that makes a difference too.... Oh man don't want to have to give that up too!

I went from january to June last year without any artificial sweeteners. On June first I began adding sf syrup to my coffee (that I had also not been consuming). Did not create any cravings. Did not lead to changes in food intake. But, Apparently splenda creates an inflammatory response in me, and I had a 22 pound increase over the next month and a half (from a new low at the time of 193 back up to 215!) from it! I didn't want to believe it was the sf syrup! I didn't want to give it up to find out either! I almost gave up on this woe when I began to have the old thoughts that my efforts just weren't going to work, but am so glad I didnt! This is not common, but does happen. I still miss my sf syrup! The barista at my coffee shop accidentally put it in my coffee (I am a regular customer and always got it before) a few weeks back, and one sip made me feel a warm sensation spreading through my chest (immediate inflammation? My guess!)! Took me forever to relose that weight too! But here I am!

For me it makes me so hungry the next 2 days that I won't allow it in my diet.. (I've tried 3 different times) my SIL just got off a month stall and realized it was from her diet drink she's allowed in her diet, yet she has no hunger pangs like I do. So I agree everyone's different and you would have to just give it up for awhile then try to add back to see if you have any ill effects to it. Good luck!