Fat Cell Scientist Reveals Best & Worst Sweeteners for Fat Loss & Belly Fat - Dr. Bikman
13 Sep 2024 (7 days ago)
Intro
- A personal preference is for diet sodas that do not contain sucrose.
- Sucrose is considered too sweet, and there is concern about its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
- Artificial sweeteners, while non-nutritive, may impact insulin levels despite not containing traditional caloric sources like protein or sugar.
20% off RxSugar
- RX Sugar is a brand of allulose sweetener products, including chocolate sticks called "Swy Sticks".
- Swy Sticks are a candy bar alternative that comes in caramel, chocolate, vanilla, and chocolate mint flavors.
- A 20% discount is offered with the code "td20" at RXsugar.com.
Consequences of Artificial Sweeteners & Rare Sugars
- Most sweeteners, whether artificial, natural, or rare sugars, do not elicit an insulin response on their own.
- Some sweeteners, when consumed with glucose, can amplify the insulin response.
- Allulose, a rare sugar, has been shown to promote a greater sense of satiety compared to other sweeteners, possibly due to its effect on GLP-1, a hormone that stimulates satiety.
Allulose & Fat Oxidation
- Allulose consumption has been shown to significantly increase mitochondrial uncoupling in adipose (fat) tissue.
- One hypothesis for the mechanism of action is that allulose increases GLP-1, which stimulates lipolysis (the breakdown of fat) and fatty acid oxidation (the burning of fat for energy).
- Another hypothesis is that allulose reduces uric acid levels, which may improve the body's ability to burn fat.
Ranking Sweeteners
- A ranking of sweeteners from best to worst is discussed, with allulose considered the best option.
- Sugar alcohols, while mostly not absorbed by the body, can cause digestive issues due to their osmotic properties.
- Aspartame is considered safe despite concerns about cancer, as studies showing negative effects used unrealistic doses in animals.
- Sucralose raises slight concerns due to limited evidence suggesting it might cross the blood-brain barrier.
- Soluble corn fiber, particularly those with a sweet taste, are viewed favorably due to their potential benefits as soluble fiber and their ability to stimulate GLP-1.
Where to Find More of Dr. Bikman's Content
- Information is frequently posted on the website insulin iq.com, including upcoming mini-lectures.
- A YouTube channel, Insulin IQ, is also available.