For at least two decades, food technology has evolved considerably and today offers a long series of additives, preservatives, colorants, improvers, and preservatives aimed at making all the foods we find on the market today more pleasant and long-lasting ; even simple bread or pizza can be added with these molecules.
A class of molecules that have emerged in recent decades and are increasingly present on the market is that of artificial sweeteners or dulcimers. These molecules were created with the aim of helping all those affected by certain serious pathologies such as diabetes and obesity . Generally calorie-free and with the advantage of preventing increases in blood sugar levels, they have quickly conquered the market.
The innumerable benefits, however, have clashed over time with some studies that highlighted the possible toxicity and the appearance of some, albeit mild, side effects. Some studies conducted on mice have revealed a presumed toxicity of some sweeteners such as aspartame, acesulfame K, and sodium cyclamate.
The Food and Drug Administration has nevertheless granted authorization for their use, considering these sweeteners safe but establishing a maximum daily dose that should not be exceeded.
A study published in the scientific journal Nature, however, highlighted a tendency of these sweeteners to damage the intestinal microbiota, worsening the insulin response over time and also causing alterations in hunger regulation.
Currently, sweeteners such as erythritol, stevia, sucralose, and fructose appear to be highly safe. These sweeteners, unlike others, are closer to the form of sugar and are chemically less modified.
Opinions and clashes between experts continue to arise and currently there is still no certain evidence since there is no long history of use over time that confirms or denies certain evidence.
The suggestion is that sweeteners have greatly helped people suffering from diabetes and obesity, proving extremely useful in this specific context. In general, their use is recommended in the permitted daily doses indicated by the authorities, within which limits, side effects and disturbances are virtually zero.
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