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  • Aug 07, 2024
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“STUDY FINDS SUCRALOSE SAFE FOR DIABETICS, IMPROVES METRICS”

Why in the news?

A study found sucralose safe for diabetics, improving body weight, waist circumference, and BMI, with no adverse impact on glucose or HbA1c levels, countering negative publicity against sweeteners.

source:slideshare

Study Overview:

  • Recent Indian study assessed replacing sucrose with sucralose in coffee and tea.
  • Conducted a 12-week randomised controlled trial with 210 Type 2 diabetes (T2D)
  • Published in Diabetes Therapy, July.

Key Findings

  • No adverse impact on glucose or HbA1c
  • Marginal improvements noted in body weight, waist circumference, and BMI.
  • Sucralose was found to be a safe sugar substitute for diabetics.
About Artificial Sweeteners:

  • Sugar substitutes used as alternatives to natural sugars.
  • Chemically synthesised, providing sweetness without high calories.
  • Commonly found in diet sodas, sugar-free desserts, and low-calorie snacks.
  • Examples: saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), sucralose, neotame, advantame.

Benefits:

  • Aid in weight management and diabetes control.
  • Prevent tooth decay.
  • Safe for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) due to low/no calories, minimal blood sugar impact, non-fermentable nature, and absence of phenylalanine.

Negative Impacts:

  • Controversial Health Effects: Potential risks of metabolic disorders and disrupted gut microbiota; evidence inconclusive.
  • Digestive Issues: Possible bloating, gas, or diarrhoea in some individuals.

About Sucralose:

  • Type: Artificial sweetener and sugar substitute
  • Caloric Content: Noncaloric
  • Digestion: Majority of ingested sucralose is not broken down by the body
  • Usage: Commonly used in beverages and food as a sugar alternative Benefits: Helps in reducing calorie and sugar intake without affecting blood glucose levels

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/indias-young-sitting-on-rising-obesity-curve-shows-lancet-study/