Lets Know here the Disadvantages of Artificial Sweeteners...

Disadvantages of Artificial Sweeteners:-

# Sucralose & Maltodextrin (Splenda, Kalorie1) are high glycemic index carbohydrates and in a study with Diabetic patients showed a high rise in HbA1c, increasing the blood sugar. # Aspartame (Equal) has been associated with variety of adverse reactions including Mood Swings by reducing the level of Nurotransmitter Serotonin in Brain and may also induce Glucose Intolerance leading to Obesity & Diabetes by interfering with Intestinal Bacteria. # Aspartame (Sugar Free Gold) containing sweeteners are not recommended for Phenyketonurics since it interferes with metabolism of Amino-acid Tryptophan. # There are evidences of Cancer, Tumours, Seizures, Blindness, Allergic Reactions etc. with the artificial sweetener Aspartame, Saccharin & Acesulfame which are mostly used in Zero Calorie or Sugar Free Drinks. # These are not absolutely zero calorie , rather low calorie. So in long run may prove to increase weight. # Many brands selling Sugar Free Foods & drinks containing artificial sweeteners like Xylitol, Sorbitol, Mannitol,Maltitol, Erythritol etc. may cause Bloating & Diarrhoea.