Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects

There is increased awareness about harmful effects of eating too much sugar in India. People are moving to artificial sweeteners. But nothing comes for free. There are side effects of artificial sweeteners. Best alternative is to reduce or remove sugar from your diet as much as possible. Side effects of artificial sweeteners are:

Weight Gain

Artificial sweeteners are rich in carbohydrates. They increase your appetite thus increasing calorie consumption, which ultimately leads to weight gain. you tend to eat larger portions when you eat foods with artificial sweeteners.

Diabetes

They may disrupt body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, causing metabolic changes that can be precursor to diabetes. According to the recent reports, too much consumption of artificial sweeteners instead of sugar is one of the major causes of diabetes.

High Blood Pressure & cardio vascular disease

The risk of coronary heart disease gets significantly elevated in those who consume more than two artificially sweetened beverages a day. It has the same effect as sugar sweetened foods. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disorders.

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is a group of conditions that commonly include blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess body fat around waist and abnormal cholesterol levels-that occur together, and increase your risk of stroke, heart disease, and other diseases. It has been observed that people consuming artificial sweeteners on regular basis have a double risk of contracting metabolic syndrome compared to non-consumers.

Taste Buds become dull

Artificial Sweeteners are a lot sweeter than regular table sugar. The exposure of your taste buds to such high intensity of sweetness makes them less receptive to naturally occurring sweet foods, such as fruits. Also, when your taste buds become dull, you tend to seek out sweeter food to satiate your sweet cravings.

If you are really looking for a sugar substitute, then it’s always better to go for natural sweeteners like Honey. It will provide taste with out being a potential hazard for your health.