{"id":23857,"date":"2021-06-21T18:22:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T18:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23857"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"zero-calorie-sweetener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Calorie Sweetener: Is It A Good Substitute For Refined Sugar?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#What_Is_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\" >What Is Zero Calorie Sweetener?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#_How_Good_Is_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener_For_Diet\" >\u00a0How Good Is Zero Calorie Sweetener For Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Stevia\" >Stevia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Pros\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Cons\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Monk_Fruit_Sweetener\" >Monk Fruit Sweetener<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Pros-2\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Cons-2\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Saccharin\" >Saccharin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Pros-3\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Cons-3\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Aspartame\" >Aspartame<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Pros-4\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Cons-4\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Sucralose\" >Sucralose<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Pros-5\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Cons-5\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Neotame\" >Neotame<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Pros-6\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Cons-6\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Acesulfame_Potassium\" >Acesulfame Potassium<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Pros-7\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Cons-7\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#What_Is_The_Safest_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\" >What Is The Safest Zero Calorie Sweetener?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Zero_Calorie_Sweetener_Side_Effects_You_Should_Watch_Out_For\" >Zero Calorie Sweetener Side Effects You Should Watch Out For<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Stevia_Side_Effects\" >Stevia Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Monk_Fruit_Side_Effects\" >Monk Fruit Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Saccharin_Side_Effects\" >Saccharin Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Aspartame_Side_Effects\" >Aspartame Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Sucralose_Side_Effects\" >Sucralose Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Neotame_Side_Effects\" >Neotame Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Acesulfame_Side_Effects\" >Acesulfame Side Effects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all love sweet foods. However, they can reduce your satiety, which can ultimately lead you to overeat. This is probably why most dietitians advise you to reduce your sugar consumption. But just how easy is it to do this?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See, this is where sweeteners come in. They offer a better taste with little to no calories. Zero-calorie sweeteners can help you reduce the amount of sugar you consume in your diet. However, how safe is it for your health? Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><\/span><b>What Is Zero Calorie Sweetener?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero calorie sweeteners are sugar substitutes that provide the same if not sweeter taste compared to sugar. The bonus? They come with no calories. This eventually helps you in your weight management plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are generally made from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-cane-sugar\/\">sugar alcohols<\/a> or obtained from plants and herbs. Interestingly, they were initially used by diabetes patients to help keep their blood sugar levels in check. However, over the years, they have become pretty popular among the general public.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-3.jpg\" alt=\"zero calorie sweetener\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-3.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_How_Good_Is_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener_For_Diet\"><\/span><b>\u00a0How Good Is Zero Calorie Sweetener For Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, just how good are these zero calorie sweeteners? Next, we look at some of the best sugar substitutes for your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia\"><\/span><b>Stevia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is one of the best natural zero calorie sweeteners that have been approved by health authorities worldwide. It is technically obtained from the leaves of the stevia rebaudiana plant. Sweet tasting compounds known as glycosides are extracted and used to manufacture them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The compounds are extracted, after which they are dehydrated and purified. The resultant plant-based sweetener is known as stevia. The product can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/\">multiple varieties<\/a>, like the liquid and dry versions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be found in the market under different trade names, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truvia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PureVia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rebiana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reb-A.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers are also gradually using stevia as a sweetener in new products. Some of them include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/\">stevia plant<\/a> needs a relatively small amount of water. This, therefore, makes it a more sustainable alternative. Stevia is also a naturally sourced product that has been around for quite some time. It\u2019s, therefore, something that you can even grow in your kitchen garden since it doesn\u2019t require much expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the things that make stevia really convenient is that it has few predators. This then translates to a reduced need for pesticides to protect it. Stevia is many times sweeter than a similar amount of sugar. It can therefore be used in small quantities when baking or cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies indicate that replacing sugar with stevia can lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7059728\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 It\u2019s available in liquid, powder, and granular form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia leaf may be of help in controlling cholesterol levels, according to a study done in 2009(<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.krepublishers.com\/02-Journals\/S-EM\/EM-03-0-000-09-Web\/EM-03-2-000-2009-Abst-PDF\/EM-03-2-137-09-047-Sharma-N\/EM-03-2-137-09-047-Sharma-N-Tt.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The study found that stevia reduced LDL (low-density lipoprotein) \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol while increasing HDL (high-density lipoprotein) \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol with no adverse effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/jat.1604\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people don\u2019t like how <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\">stevia tastes<\/a>. However, you can try different brands to find the taste that you want. Stevia also tends to be more expensive than other sweeteners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people with diabetes, stevia is generally safe, but they should steer clear of brands that have dextrose. For some consumers, stevia products that contain sugar alcohols may lead to digestive problems, including diarrhea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-6.jpg\" alt=\"zero calorie sweetener\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monk_Fruit_Sweetener\"><\/span><b>Monk Fruit Sweetener<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fruit is a small round fruit that resembles a gourd and is grown mostly in Southeast Asia. Monk fruit sweeteners are <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-eat-so-much\/\">extracted from the fruit<\/a>, and it is about 150 times sweeter than sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-2\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has zero calories, no carbs, and no fat. It\u2019s also safe to use for children, breastfeeding women, and expectant mothers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monk fruit sweetener is available in multiple forms, including liquid, powder, and granular. Additionally, it derives its sweetness from compounds known as antioxidant mogrosides, making it a naturally low-glycemic <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/\">sweetener<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is unclear how,\u00a0 research on animals indicates that monk fruit extract may inhibit the growth of cancer cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingentaconnect.com\/content\/ben\/lddd\/2006\/00000003\/00000004\/art00005\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, multiple studies suggest that monk fruit has been traditionally used to treat sore throats, perhaps due to anti-inflammatory properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jf201207m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-2\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing monk fruit is difficult, and hence it has to be imported at a high cost. It also has a fruity taste that some people dislike and a disagreeable aftertaste.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saccharin\"><\/span><b>Saccharin<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a white crystalline powder made in the lab by oxidizing phthalic anhydride or o-toluene sulfonamide. Its market name is Sweet\u2019N Low.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-3\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t have any carbs and has <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-sugar-per-day\/\">zero calories<\/a>. It\u2019s about 300- 400 times sweeter than sugar, so only a small amount is enough to get a sweet taste. Most food manufacturers use saccharin because it\u2019s stable and is safe to use even after staying for years in storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-3\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saccharin has an unpleasant aftertaste. Multiple studies also report that using saccharin could alter gut bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25231862\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/natural-sweeteners\/\">Natural Sweeteners For Those Who Are Stuck In A Vicious Sugar-Binging Cycle<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39889 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-6.jpg\" alt=\"Saccharin effects on your body\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspartame\"><\/span><b>Aspartame<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the market, it\u2019s sold as NutraSweet or Equal. Aspartame is manufactured using aspartic acid and phenylalanine, which are both amino acids occurring naturally. Aspartic acid can be produced by your body. Phenylalanine, however, is an essential amino acid. That means it can only be found in food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-4\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspartame has been approved by major regulatory agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA), World Health Organization(WHO), and the American Dietetic Association(ADA).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-4\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very toxic to people with phenylketonuria because their bodies cannot properly process phenylalanine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/phenylalanine\/faq-20058361\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). People using schizophrenia medications should also avoid it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28198207\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s not recommended for use in baking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, aspartame is one of the most studied artificial sweeteners available on the market. Many of these studies seem to link it with metabolic conditions and weight gain. Also, when aspartame is broken down by your body, methanol is generated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much methanol can be dangerous for your body. In fact, even small quantities can be bad if combined with free methanol found in many foods. The silver lining? It\u2019s hard to hit the maximum recommended limit of methanol by consuming aspartame. Not even high consumers like children do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-7.jpg\" alt=\"zero calorie sweetener\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sucralose\"><\/span><b>Sucralose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucralose is probably one of the best tasting zero calorie sweeteners out there. It is created using sugar in a chemical process, resulting in three hydrogen-oxygen groups swapped with chlorine atoms. Its most common brand name is Splenda.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-5\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s about 400-700 times sweeter than table sugar, so you need very tiny amounts to get the sweet taste. Unlike most other sweeteners, sucralose doesn\u2019t have an unpleasant aftertaste. Sucralose can be used for baking. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-5\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study found that sucralose increases blood sugar and insulin levels in people who do not consume sweeteners regularly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23633524\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Research also indicated that sucralose begins to break down at high temperatures and react with other cooking ingredients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3856475\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, another study found that heating sucralose with glycerol produces chloropropanols. Chloropropanols are thought to increase the risk of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814609005378\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-6.jpg\" alt=\"zero calorie sweetener\" width=\"1000\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-6-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neotame\"><\/span><b>Neotame<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neotame is sold under the brandname Newtame. It\u2019s a white crystalline powder made using the dipeptide that consists of aspartic acid and phenylalanine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-6\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neotame is around 30-40 times sweeter than aspartame and about 10,000 times sweeter than table sugar. A very small amount of neotame is sufficient to provide a sweet, tasteful flavor in foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The group of 3,3-dimethylbutyldehyde prevents the release of phenylalanine, making it safe for people with phenylketonuria to consume. It also dissolves quickly in liquid and can be used for both cooking and baking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-6\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is difficult to use the correct amount required for sweetening because it\u2019s very sweet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acesulfame_Potassium\"><\/span><b>Acesulfame Potassium<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the market, it is sold under brand names such as Sunett and Sweet One.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-7\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is about 200 times sweeter than table sugar. The body doesn\u2019t digest or store acesulfame potassium like other foods but rather takes it in. It then expels it unchanged through urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike aspartame, it remains stable even when subjected to high temperatures, and hence it is recommended for baking purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-7\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a sour aftertaste, which is why it is mixed with other sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose. Some studies claim acesulfame potassium may cause harm during pregnancy when consumed in excess. However, most of these studies were done using concentrations of acesulfame potassium that were much higher than typical human consumption (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4229159\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39876 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-6.jpg\" alt=\"zero calorie sweetener\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Safest_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><\/span><b>What Is The Safest Zero Calorie Sweetener?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s true that zero calorie sweeteners taste way better than ordinary table sugar. This ideally makes them a better choice, right? However, better isn\u2019t similar to healthier. So, just how safe is it to use zero calorie sweeteners, and how do they affect your health?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, the safety of a sweetener depends on whether it is approved by the relevant regulatory authorities. If it\u2019s not approved, you may need to consider what side effects it will have on your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a list of some of the sweeteners and their side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/agave-nectar-vs-honey\/\">Agave Nectar Vs. Honey: Tracking Down A Healthier Way To Sweeten Up Your Cup Of Joe<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zero_Calorie_Sweetener_Side_Effects_You_Should_Watch_Out_For\"><\/span><b>Zero Calorie Sweetener Side Effects You Should Watch Out For<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before deciding what zero calorie sweetener is best for you, you should probably know the side effects it has. Some zero calorie sweeteners may affect your health in unintended ways. So what is the healthiest zero calorie sweetener? Read on to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Stevia Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies report that stevia may lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure. This may have implications if you are using medications used to manage these conditions (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25412840\/\">5<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners, including stevia, affect intestinal flora negatively (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6627124\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research conducted in 2015 indicates that a small number of people risk having an allergic response to stevia (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26400114\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steviol glycosides are a kind of steroid and can interfere with the endocrine system\u2019s hormones. A study conducted in 2016 reported that reproductive cells treated with glycosides had altered progesterone production and response (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0303720716300533\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia products that consist of dextrose or maltodextrin should be used with caution by people with diabetes. This is because dextrose is essentially glucose, and maltodextrin is a type of starch. Therefore, frequent use of the same\u00a0could cause erratic spikes in blood sugar levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4940893\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some groups of people are at higher risk of experiencing the side effects of long-term use of stevia. These groups include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with blood pressure conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People taking hormone regulation medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with liver conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People taking cancer medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are taking steroids.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using stevia products in moderation during pregnancy is not harmful. Stevia hasn\u2019t been studied in its natural form. Using crude extract or whole-leaf stevia may not be safe if you\u2019re pregnant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39888 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-7.jpg\" alt=\"zero calorie sweetener\" width=\"1000\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-7-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monk_Fruit_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Monk Fruit Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re allergic to gourds such as melons, cucumbers, and pumpkins, you may also suffer monk fruit allergies. Symptoms of the allergic reaction include:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty in breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomachaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weak or rapid pulse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saccharin_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Saccharin Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saccharin is generally regarded as safe for human consumption. Recent studies found that using saccharin and other artificial sweeteners affected the natural balance of bacteria in the gut (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24681100\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Mayo Clinic, for people who have been advised not to take sulfa drugs, saccharin may cause allergic reactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-1.jpg\" alt=\"zero calorie sweetener\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspartame_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Aspartame Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phenylketonuria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are unable to process phenylalanine have a condition called phenylketonuria. Aspartame has phenylalanine as one of its two ingredients. Aspartame has very adverse effects on these people since their bodies cannot process the excess phenylalanine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/phenylketonuria\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20376302\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tardive dyskinesia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is believed to be one of the side effects of taking some schizophrenia medications. The phenylalanine found in aspartame could result in the involuntary muscle movements that characterize TD (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31688394\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sucralose_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Sucralose Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent studies have suggested that sucralose, like other artificial sweeteners, may affect metabolism. Scientists indicate that sucralose and other artificial sweeteners allow certain bacteria that metabolize food more efficiently to thrive, allowing us to derive more energy from the food we consume. This may lead to weight gain and increased rates of obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24681100\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39863 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-2.jpg\" alt=\"sucralose side effects\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neotame_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Neotame Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neotame is chemically similar to aspartame and may therefore harm people who are taking schizophrenia medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acesulfame_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Acesulfame Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), it is possible to link acesulfame potassium to cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cspinet.org\/eating-healthy\/chemical-cuisine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSPI also claims that the chemical produced when the body breaks down acesulfame potassium may affect the thyroid in test animals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cspinet.org\/eating-healthy\/chemical-cuisine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero calorie sweetener gives you the same sweet taste of food without the calories. Swapping sugar with sweeteners is one of the best ways to lower your calorie intake. Since quitting sugar altogether is difficult, having a substitute is beneficial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using zero calorie sweeteners is generally safe and may have many health benefits. However, for some people, sweeteners may have negative effects. This depends on the type of sweetener they consume. In this article, you can find out the best zero calorie sweetener for you. Using sweeteners may be beneficial, but like with everything in life, moderation is key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jf201207m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-inflammatory activities of mogrosides from Momordica Grosvenor in murine macrophages and a murine ear edema model<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubs.acs.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24681100\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beneficial modulation of the gut microbiota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cspinet.org\/eating-healthy\/chemical-cuisine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical cuisine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cspinet.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31688394\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumption of aspartame associated with tardive dyskinesia: new observation <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25412840\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of natural sweetener, steviol glycoside, on cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review and meta analysis of randomized clinical trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.krepublishers.com\/02-Journals\/S-EM\/EM-03-0-000-09-Web\/EM-03-2-000-2009-Abst-PDF\/EM-03-2-137-09-047-Sharma-N\/EM-03-2-137-09-047-Sharma-N-Tt.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of stevia extract intervention on lipid profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, krepublishers.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7059728\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of stevia rebaudiana on glucose homeostasis, blood pressure, and inflammation: a critical review of past and current research evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0303720716300533\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In vitro bioassay investigations of the endocrine disrupting potential of steviol glycosides and their metabolite steviol, components of the natural sweetener stevia <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2016, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/jat.1604\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term feeding effects of stevioside sweetener on some toxicological parameters of growing male rats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, onlinelibrary.wiley.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6627124\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-dose stevia (Rebaudioside A) consumption pertubs gut microbiota and the mesolimbic dopamine reward system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26400114\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural sweeteners in a human diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28198207\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurophysiological symptoms and aspartame: What is the connection?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4940893\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Nutrition, health and regulatory aspects of digestible maltodextrins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/phenylalanine\/faq-20058361\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition and healthy eating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/phenylketonuria\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20376302\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phenylketonuria (PKU)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingentaconnect.com\/content\/ben\/lddd\/2006\/00000003\/00000004\/art00005\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structural analysis of mogrol and its glycosides as inhibitors of animal DNA polymerase and human cancer cell growth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, ingentaconnect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3856475\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucralose, a synthetic organochlorine sweetener: overview of biological issues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23633524\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucralose affects glycemic and hormonal responses to an oral glucose load<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4229159\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar substitutes during pregnancy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814609005378\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermal degradation of sucralose and its potential in generating chloropropanols in the presence of glycerol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25231862\/\">Artificial sweeteners induce glucose intolerance by altering the gut microbiota<\/a> (2014, nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all love sweet foods. However, they can reduce your satiety, which can ultimately lead you to overeat. This is probably why most dietitians advise you to reduce your sugar consumption. But just how easy is it to do this? See, this is where sweeteners come in. They offer a better taste with little to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[123,87],"class_list":["post-23857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Zero Calorie Sweetener: Is It A Good Substitute For Refined Sugar? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What are zero calorie sweeteners? Are they good for your health? 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However, they can reduce your satiety, which can ultimately lead you to overeat. This is probably why most dietitians advise you to reduce your sugar consumption. But just how easy is it to do this?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">See, this is where sweeteners come in. They offer a better taste with little to no calories. Zero-calorie sweeteners can help you reduce the amount of sugar you consume in your diet. However, how safe is it for your health? Keep reading to find out.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Zero Calorie Sweetener?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Zero calorie sweeteners are sugar substitutes that provide the same if not sweeter taste compared to sugar. The bonus? They come with no calories. This eventually helps you in your weight management plans.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">They are generally made from <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-cane-sugar\/\\\">sugar alcohols<\/a> or obtained from plants and herbs. Interestingly, they were initially used by diabetes patients to help keep their blood sugar levels in check. However, over the years, they have become pretty popular among the general public.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Zero_Calorie_Sweetener\\\"><img class=\\\"aligncenter wp-image-39882 size-full\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-3.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"zero calorie sweetener\\\" width=\\\"1000\\\" height=\\\"667\\\" \/><\/a>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>\u00a0How Good Is Zero Calorie Sweetener For Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">So, just how good are these zero calorie sweeteners? 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