The researchers suggest that diet sodas trick the body into thinking it has consumed sugar. It confuses the normal reactions that follow sugar ingestion (blood sugar regulation, etc.). This leads the body to further confusion and malfunction when actual sugar is consumed, resulting in unregulated blood sugar, blood pressure fluctuations, and changes in metabolism. Also, because these super-sweet sweeteners overload the pleasure centers of the brain, it essentially dampens them requiring you to indulge in more calorie-laden, sweeter foods to fulfill this growing need. Following the published piece, the American Beverage Association lashed out, reminding people the article was an opinion and not a scientific study, never mind that it was an opinion piece that investigated several scientific studies. The association said sugar substitutes are “safe and effective” tools in weight loss and management. They didn’t address the research that says these sweeteners increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, regardless of weight.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:50:13 +0000
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