rxcats
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Splenda does not cause an insulin spike; I have never read any studies to indicate it does and fail to see how it would since it is not metabolized except in trace amounts. The sensation of "tasting sweet" is not the mechanism that triggers pancreatic beta cell insulin release. This is why people still have an insulin spike following IV administration of dextrose (sugar) even though they are not tasting anything at all. There has been some conflicting data on the possibility that some sugar alcohols (ie. sorbitol, maltitol, etc.) causing a spike in insulin in some (not most) people.
I personally try to completely avoid sugar. I have known since childhood that I am sensitive to it. If I eat a meal high in simple sugars, I crash! I use lots of Splenda and Equal and it works for me.
With regard to people dropping a lot of weight on artifical sweeteners and then gaining it back; I think you can say that about every diet and weight loss program there is. Unfortunately, most people eventially "find" the weight they "lost". In order to have any hope of maintaining weight loss, one must look at permanent lifestyle changes. This may include both dietary modifications and physical activity or both.
I personally try to completely avoid sugar. I have known since childhood that I am sensitive to it. If I eat a meal high in simple sugars, I crash! I use lots of Splenda and Equal and it works for me.
With regard to people dropping a lot of weight on artifical sweeteners and then gaining it back; I think you can say that about every diet and weight loss program there is. Unfortunately, most people eventially "find" the weight they "lost". In order to have any hope of maintaining weight loss, one must look at permanent lifestyle changes. This may include both dietary modifications and physical activity or both.