Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar?
Introduction Sweeteners are a common sugar alternative, especially in combating obesity and diabetes. With low calorie content, they appeal to health-conscious individuals. The food industry uses natural options like stevia or erythritol and synthetic ones such as aspartame or saccharin. While r...
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Introduction
Sweeteners are a common sugar alternative, especially in combating obesity and diabetes. With low calorie content, they appeal to health-conscious individuals. The food industry uses natural options like stevia or erythritol and synthetic ones such as aspartame or saccharin. While recognized as safe at recommended doses, debates continue about their long-term effects, emphasizing the need for further research. This paper explores the properties, benefits, and risks of sweeteners.
Aim of the Study
This study examines the effects of sweeteners on human health and evaluates their suitability as sugar substitutes for modern consumers, highlighting their benefits and potential risks.
Materials and Methods
An analysis of PubMed papers was conducted using keywords: sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, erythritol, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, aspartame, and sugar alternatives.
Basic Results
Both natural and synthetic sweeteners are used as sugar substitutes to address concerns about excessive sugar intake. Research indicates they help reduce calorie consumption and control blood sugar levels. However, uncertainties remain about their long-term health effects. Some studies suggest possible changes in metabolism or gut microbiota, but evidence is inconclusive. Regulatory bodies like the FDA deem approved sweeteners safe within recommended daily limits. Despite their advantages, further research is needed to fully understand their long-term impact.
Conclusion
Sweeteners are gaining popularity as sugar alternatives, particularly in the context of obesity and diabetes. Their variety allows for diverse dietary applications. While safe within recommended doses, questions about their long-term effects persist. They aid in weight control and glucose regulation but are not universally suitable. A balanced approach and further research are crucial.
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| spelling | doaj-art-07b8dfff88314a4e9cf8bf09f23d71072025-02-12T08:26:22ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-02-013810.12775/QS.2025.38.58150Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar?Julia Buszek0https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3832-2668Piotr Czerniak1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3582-4586Adrianna Antoszewska2https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4518-1726Weronika Bargiel3https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5907-8159Dominika Bąk4https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0411-9064Halszka Wajdowicz5https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4454-8558Mateusz Warzocha6https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0683-3576Michał Medygrał7https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8723-2186Sylwia Buszek8https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7214-7991Aldona Sokołowska9https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8723-2593Maciej Rumian10https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0652-3201Alicja Kosel11https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2200-2580Uniwersytet RzeszowskiUniwersytet RzeszowskiUniwersytet RzeszowskiUniwersytet RzeszowskiUniwersytet RzeszowskiUniwersytet RzeszowskiUniwersytet RzeszowskiMedical University of Silesia, ul. Bankowa 12, 40-007 Katowice, Poland Clinical Provincial Hospital No. 2 in Rzeszów, Poland Lwowska 60, 35-301 Rzeszów, PolandClinical Provincial Hospital No. 2 in Rzeszów, Poland Lwowska 60, 35-301 Rzeszów, PolandSzpital Zakonu Bonifratrów św. Jana Grandego sp. z o.o. w Krakowie ul. Trynitarska 11, 31-061 Kraków, PolandSP ZOZ MSWiA w Krakowie Kronikarza Galla 25, 30-053 Kraków, Poland Introduction Sweeteners are a common sugar alternative, especially in combating obesity and diabetes. With low calorie content, they appeal to health-conscious individuals. The food industry uses natural options like stevia or erythritol and synthetic ones such as aspartame or saccharin. While recognized as safe at recommended doses, debates continue about their long-term effects, emphasizing the need for further research. This paper explores the properties, benefits, and risks of sweeteners. Aim of the Study This study examines the effects of sweeteners on human health and evaluates their suitability as sugar substitutes for modern consumers, highlighting their benefits and potential risks. Materials and Methods An analysis of PubMed papers was conducted using keywords: sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, erythritol, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, aspartame, and sugar alternatives. Basic Results Both natural and synthetic sweeteners are used as sugar substitutes to address concerns about excessive sugar intake. Research indicates they help reduce calorie consumption and control blood sugar levels. However, uncertainties remain about their long-term health effects. Some studies suggest possible changes in metabolism or gut microbiota, but evidence is inconclusive. Regulatory bodies like the FDA deem approved sweeteners safe within recommended daily limits. Despite their advantages, further research is needed to fully understand their long-term impact. Conclusion Sweeteners are gaining popularity as sugar alternatives, particularly in the context of obesity and diabetes. Their variety allows for diverse dietary applications. While safe within recommended doses, questions about their long-term effects persist. They aid in weight control and glucose regulation but are not universally suitable. A balanced approach and further research are crucial. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58150sweetenersartificial sweetenerserythritolacesulfame potassiumsucraloseaspartame |
| spellingShingle | Julia Buszek Piotr Czerniak Adrianna Antoszewska Weronika Bargiel Dominika Bąk Halszka Wajdowicz Mateusz Warzocha Michał Medygrał Sylwia Buszek Aldona Sokołowska Maciej Rumian Alicja Kosel Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar? Quality in Sport sweeteners artificial sweeteners erythritol acesulfame potassium sucralose aspartame |
| title | Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar? |
| title_full | Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar? |
| title_fullStr | Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar? |
| title_short | Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar? |
| title_sort | are artificial sweeteners a healthier alternative to sugar |
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| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58150 |
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