Sugar Alternatives Can Be Just As Bad For Your Health

My South Florida practice sees a lot of diabetic patients. And I always feel honored that they have chosen to put their health in my care… But I’m shocked when these patients tell me that their previous doctor or nutritionist recommended that they switch to zero-calorie soft drinks, no-sugar energy bars, and sugar-free yogurts as a “healthy” diabetic alternative. Please don’t get me wrong… I’m not suggesting that foods packed with high fructose corn syrup – the main sweetening ingredient used in thousands of products – are any better. I’ve written to you before about the dangerous effects of corn syrup on your health. But for health professionals to suggest that non-sugar alternatives – most of which contain the toxic artificial sweetener aspartame – as a smart alternative is simply unforgivable. Because aspartame, sold under the brand names Nutrasweet and Equal, comes with a list of health concerns as long as my arm. The latest animal study found that eating aspartame produces epigenetic changes in the brain.1 Your epigenome sits on top of your DNA and directs which genes are expressed. The researchers discovered that these epigenetic changes altered the expression of genes in the amygdala. That’s the part of the brain that regulates fear. In other words, the more aspartame you eat, the more anxiety you feel. Even more disturbing is that these epigenetic changes last for at least two generations! In other words, grandparents could pass the...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Health Nutrition Weight Loss Source Type: news