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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I totally think they are healthy, all the studies that show that they aren’t just seem like bad studies to me. And stevia seems great.

But I *swear* they increase my appetite. Even stevia. So I avoid them even though studies say they don’t have an impact on appetite. Maybe it’s a placebo thing. I just eat the sugar/honey/maple syrup. [/quote]

Not placebo. There are studies that artificial sweeteners cause insulin response similar to regular sugar. higher insulins -> lower sugar -> increased appetite[/quote]

This.  Your body recognizes it as sweet and is triggered the same as if it was sugar.  At least that's what I've read in several books and the internets.   :lol:

I've been using erythritol, which is found is in some fruits and other fermented foods like cheese, and is a considered a sugar alcohol.  But it doesn't cause an insulin spike because [b]it's quickly absorbed in your intestines and then excreted in your urine and therefore doesn't get into your bloodstream[/b].  That's also why it's zero calories.

It seems to cause some digestive issues for some people, gas, bloating, diarrhea.  I haven't had any problems, but I use one heaping (HEAPING) tablespoon in coffee when I have it, and occasionally a pinch over some blueberries or something like that if they're too tart.   Other than that, I don't use much sugar at all except occasionally when cooking.  Anything more than a few tablespoons, I use regular sugar.  [/quote]

What?

Where does it go when it is "absorbed in your intestines," and how does it get to the urinary tract from there, if not transported via the bloodstream?

Is it directly beamed there? Takes a taxi?[/quote]

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