Effects Of Sweeteners In The Body

What are sweeteners?

This is something added to food to sweeten its taste especially an artificial substitute for sugar. it comes in different forms, it could be in liquid, powdered, or in cube form.

Sweeteners are used in

1. coffee
2. beverages/tea
3. cereal
4. yoghurt

its used in place of sugar so think of anything you usually add sugar, even in [pap] and the likes.

why do people take sweeteners?

For health reasons :

so many diabetic patients add sweeteners to their meal, most sweeteners stabilize blood sugar.

for weight loss program:

people on diet take sweeteners in place of sugar.

I’ve heard a lot of people say they’ll never take sugar, just sweeteners. I also was in that school of thought, but after some findings and a little experience with one, i had to share.

Had a convo with someone i know uses this sweeteners a lot, she says ” used sweeteners for a month and didn’t read the pack, i used it diligently in place of sugar.I fell very ill and was rushed to the hospital and was told my blood pressure was low. it was so strange to me, my BP was normal and fine. Only to check the pack and see the side effects.

some effects are;

Low Blood pressure

Allergic reaction

Gastroinstentinal symptoms

As much as sweeteners have its benefits and helps reduce our intake of sugar, do not forget to check the pack of whatever you use, to find out contents and of course nutritional facts of those products.

These are measures that shouldn’t be ignored, for a healthy lifestyle we know our health is key, so take out time to keep a healthy lifestyle.