Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 Another strike against sugar: http://www.medicalpost.com/mpcontent/article.jsp?content=20030108_160400_4960 January 14, 2003 Volume 39 Issue 02 NUTRITION CLINIC: Weighing in on diet drinks Do sugar substitutes reduce weight? By Khursheed Jeejeebhoy In western society the consumption of water as a beverage has been superseded by the consumption of pop and other sweetened drinks. In addition, sugar is a part of many foods such as yogurt, ice cream, marmalade, jams and jellies, which are eaten as snacks between or as a part of meals. These drinks and foods contribute significantly to daily energy intakes. In order to reduce energy intake, sugar substitutes are used to sweeten drinks and snacks, and many overweight folk consume these drinks or snacks in an effort to lose weight. Does it have the desired effect? There have been arguments for and against the use of sugar substitutes. An argument against is based on the observation (in some studies) that energy taken as sugar in drinks and snacks may be compensated by a reduction of dietary energy intake from other sources. Furthermore, taking sugar substitutes may result in the increased consumption of fat, which may increase obesity. On the other hand, an argument for the use of artificial sweeteners is that reducing sugar intake in the diet could restrict a major source of energy in persons consuming junk foods. Several short-term studies comparing the effects of sugar and sugar substitutes have given conflicting results. Some showed an increase in appetite with artificial sweeteners and therefore suggested consuming these sugar substitutes may enhance energy from non-sugar sources, namely fat, and thus promote weight gain. On the other hand, clinical studies in obese subjects comparing the effect of sugar versus carbohydrates that are slowly absorbed (low glycemic index) showed that sugar, in contrast to low-glycemic-index carbohydrates, stimulated energy intake and prevented weight loss. However, this study cannot be extrapolated to prove sugar substitutes would not have a similar effect. To resolve these uncertainties, a study lasting 10 weeks was performed. Obese volunteers with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 kg/m2 to 28 kg/m2 were randomized to drinking soft drinks and eating snacks containing either sugar or a sugar substitute. The subjects were provided with a choice of several different soft drinks. The caps and labels were altered to blind the subjects to what they were consuming. In addition, they were provided with snacks of yogurt, ice cream, etc., containing sugar or artificial sweetener. Subjects in the trial were asked to consume a minimum amount of these products so as to ensure that those randomized to receive sugar took about 23% of total energy in the form of sugar. Irrespective of the randomization, all subjects were allowed to eat other foods in unlimited quantities. The sugar-fed group (SG) consumed about 3,500 kJ per day (about 870 kilocalories) in supplemental drinks and solids. The artificial sweetener group (AG) consumed about 1,000 kJ per day (about 250 kilocalories). The increase of energy intake as supplement in SG was associated with rise in total energy intake, which continued to increase significantly over the 10 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 - <Ecmillerreid ; <ginmee; <native-nutrition >; <JessieAR2003; <Optimal_Health_and_Longevity >; <PALEOFOOD; <Shade13ER Wednesday, January 15, 2003 11:59 PM sugar versus artificial sweetners > Another strike against sugar: > > http://www.medicalpost.com/mpcontent/article.jsp?content=20030108_160 400_4960 > > > January 14, 2003 Volume 39 Issue 02 > > > NUTRITION CLINIC: > Weighing in on diet drinks > Do sugar substitutes reduce weight? But artificial sweeteners are poisonous. I read the website & the author recommends eating these poisonous sugar substitutes. That's not medical research I trust. I wonder who paid for the research??? Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 Only totally natural sweeteners (honey, agave, stevia etc) should be used instead of sugar - none of them 'sugar substitues' we just have no means of knowing which are safe and which are not. marianne > Another strike against sugar: > > > > http://www.medicalpost.com/mpcontent/article.jsp?content=20030108_160400_4960 > > > January 14, 2003 Volume 39 Issue 02 > > > NUTRITION CLINIC: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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