Aspartame ( artificial sweeteners)
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healthy491 wrote: »FunkyTobias wrote: »healthy491 wrote: »robs_ready wrote: »stevencloser wrote: »robs_ready wrote: »healthy491 wrote: »There was a debate online , whether artificial sweeteners , especially aspartame cause weight gain or other issues as our body cannot digest it and stuff.
What are your opinions on this? I think its an interesting topic.
This has been discussed many times on this board.
Sweater comprises of 2 amino acids, which have been proven time and time again to be safe, yet Americana are paranoid to death of it.
There's was a test done on mice years ago, supposedly the mice developed cancerous cells, leading to the biggest logical fallacy surrounding it.
Mice and humans are biologically different.
If you have a sweet tooth, sweetner is a Lower calorie option, it's completely safe.
The mice also got the equivalent of something ridulous like 20 liter diet soda every single day of their lives starting from maturity.
Exactly, and let's be honest anything in that amount will be inherently bad for you.
Wow , Thats ridicolous ..And even worse , most people and nutritionists from all around the world , not just America , think artificial sweeteners cause weight gain
Citation needed
Of what?
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healthy491 wrote: »FunkyTobias wrote: »healthy491 wrote: »robs_ready wrote: »stevencloser wrote: »robs_ready wrote: »healthy491 wrote: »There was a debate online , whether artificial sweeteners , especially aspartame cause weight gain or other issues as our body cannot digest it and stuff.
What are your opinions on this? I think its an interesting topic.
This has been discussed many times on this board.
Sweater comprises of 2 amino acids, which have been proven time and time again to be safe, yet Americana are paranoid to death of it.
There's was a test done on mice years ago, supposedly the mice developed cancerous cells, leading to the biggest logical fallacy surrounding it.
Mice and humans are biologically different.
If you have a sweet tooth, sweetner is a Lower calorie option, it's completely safe.
The mice also got the equivalent of something ridulous like 20 liter diet soda every single day of their lives starting from maturity.
Exactly, and let's be honest anything in that amount will be inherently bad for you.
Wow , Thats ridicolous ..And even worse , most people and nutritionists from all around the world , not just America , think artificial sweeteners cause weight gain
Citation needed
Of what?
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IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
She isn't saying that. She is repeating what others are saying.0 -
She said:Wow , Thats ridicolous ..And even worse , most people and nutritionists from all around the world , not just America , think artificial sweeteners cause weight gain
Where does she get that "most people and nutrionists" think that? Lots of people? Sure. But "most?"2 -
robs_ready wrote: »healthy491 wrote: »There was a debate online , whether artificial sweeteners , especially aspartame cause weight gain or other issues as our body cannot digest it and stuff.
What are your opinions on this? I think its an interesting topic.
This has been discussed many times on this board.
Sweater comprises of 2 amino acids, which have been proven time and time again to be safe, yet Americana are paranoid to death of it.
There's was a test done on mice years ago, supposedly the mice developed cancerous cells, leading to the biggest logical fallacy surrounding it.
Mice and humans are biologically different.
If you have a sweet tooth, sweetner is a Lower calorie option, it's completely safe.
it always reminds me of the whole 'vaccines cause autism'...if you're ok with (or like) the taste of aspartame then use it if you don't like it then use regular sugar products (sugar, agave, honey, etc) in the end it's all about moderation1 -
My opinion is that aspartame tastes revolting and I'd rather avoid it (though I might have a very occasional diet coke if the nasty taste is covered up by a bit of rum or vodka!)0
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »I don't think anything your body "cannot digest" could contribute to weight gain. Make your poos a little heavier, maybe.
In order for something to be stored as fuel (fat stores), it has to have fuel (calories) in the first place.Need2Exerc1se wrote: »How could something cause weight gain without being digested? Foods that are not digested are expelled as waste.
People tend to not realize just how strong stomach acid is...chewing gum (which apparently isn't biodegradable) gets broken down (mostly--only the gum base doesn't) by the acid in our stomachs
https://www.reference.com/science/long-chewing-gum-decompose-5a80277038e3f0c0#
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130625-does-gum-take-years-to-digest
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healthy491 wrote: »There was a debate online , whether artificial sweeteners , especially aspartame cause weight gain or other issues as our body cannot digest it and stuff.
What are your opinions on this? I think its an interesting topic.
Does sweetcorn make us fat also?
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »I don't think anything your body "cannot digest" could contribute to weight gain. Make your poos a little heavier, maybe.
In order for something to be stored as fuel (fat stores), it has to have fuel (calories) in the first place.Need2Exerc1se wrote: »How could something cause weight gain without being digested? Foods that are not digested are expelled as waste.
People tend to not realize just how strong stomach acid is...chewing gum (which apparently isn't biodegradable) gets broken down (mostly--only the gum base doesn't) by the acid in our stomachs
https://www.reference.com/science/long-chewing-gum-decompose-5a80277038e3f0c0#
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130625-does-gum-take-years-to-digest
I'm wondering why you quoted my post. What in the world does gum have to do with what I said??0 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »I don't think anything your body "cannot digest" could contribute to weight gain. Make your poos a little heavier, maybe.
In order for something to be stored as fuel (fat stores), it has to have fuel (calories) in the first place.Need2Exerc1se wrote: »How could something cause weight gain without being digested? Foods that are not digested are expelled as waste.
People tend to not realize just how strong stomach acid is...chewing gum (which apparently isn't biodegradable) gets broken down (mostly--only the gum base doesn't) by the acid in our stomachs
https://www.reference.com/science/long-chewing-gum-decompose-5a80277038e3f0c0#
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130625-does-gum-take-years-to-digest
I'm not sure how that relates to what I said. If something can't be broken down in the digestive tract, it can't be used or stored as fuel. Your body can't burn undigested gum base.0 -
healthy491 wrote: »There was a debate online , whether artificial sweeteners , especially aspartame cause weight gain or other issues as our body cannot digest it and stuff.
What are your opinions on this? I think its an interesting topic.
I can't speak from a study perspective, but anecdotally I and a few of my relatives tend to develop chronic migraines, increased appetite and sugar cravings when we use aspartame-based sweeteners, but I know plenty of people who have no issues whatsoever. As with anything, individual metabolisms and moderation are going to have the biggest impact.2
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