I have been researching artificial sweeteners for a few years. Acesulfame potassium certainly has the least amount of studies indicating adverse side effects compared to other artificial sweeteners. I have found a study showing increased instance of mutations in DNA (only occurred in male mice http://ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov/htdocs/GMM-studies/GMM02.html). I haven�t found any studies showing increased formation of cancerous cells. Acesulfame K has an excellent shelf life (5 years) and does not break down when cooked or baked. It is very low in arsenic (3 ppm max). Sucralose on the other hand is produced at 98% purity, that other 2% is comprised of arsenic, lead, and methanol. Methanol is 10% of the Aspartame molecule. Methanol metabolizes to formaldehyde and formic acid. My recommendation is to stay away from aspartame and sucralose, pregnant or not. As for asulfame potassium, I�ve been using it for about a year with no side effects experienced, but would avoid consumption if pregnant just to be safe. There haven�t been a significant number of long term studies on humans. For this reason, despite my use of it, i would not recommend it to others. A very conclusive 2 year study can be found here http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v28je13.htm. out of all artificial sweeteners this appears (key word: appears) to be the safest. I feel the best solution is to train yourself to avoid satisfying cravings for sweets and like any addiction they�ll go away in time. overall we in the U.S. need more self discipline to begin with. I only accept use of sweeteners in products that otherwise taste very bad (protein powder), but I won�t even taste a drink that�s not 100% juice or pure water. things like tea taste bad to me now when i add sugar. Look at the above very closely. Now, if you are pregnant, do you drink alcohol or smoke. If you do, go ahead and ingest those fake sugars like aspartame and acesulfame potassium. Otherwise, if you intend to stay healthy and live a long life leave all of the synthetic stuff alone. Use raw tupelo honey instead. Has a low glycemic index and helps the digestive and immune system. Besides, it does not leave an odd taste in your mouth. Stick with the real sweeteners and leave all those chemicals out of your diet. You will be healthier and feel much better. You may even stop having those horrible head aches if you leave that Diet Soda out of your diet completely.
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Four groups of mice consume different amounts of sweetener in their food The control group is the one that receives?
No sweetener.
What is Nutra Sweet?
Nutra Sweet is an artificial sweetener. There has been some debate by the FDA as to whether this sweetener is safe to consume.
How much potassium should a woman consume?
For an adult woman, non-pregnant, non-lactatating, the US Indicated Allowance is approximately 4.5g potassium per day.
What are the disadvantages of Potassium sorbate?
cannot consume too much
How much Potassium can a human consume daily?
It is important to get enough potassium i your daily diet. The recommended amount of potassium is 4.7g a day. However, if you exercise a lot, you need even more potassium.
How much alcholol per day is a pregnant woman allow to consume?
In reality, none. Pregnant women should not consume drugs, alcohol, or smoke.
What happens if you consume too much potassium?
If you were to consume too much potassium it could mess up your mineral balance, which could lead to heart and kidney problems. In healthy individuals it has not been a problem though.You implode!!
About How Many Calories Should A Pregnant woman consume daily?
300-400 if pregnant with one fetus
You are 5 months pregnant can you consume a sex tablet?
Consult your doctor about it since being pregnant is a serious issue.
'what kind of food to consume to get pregnant'?
What kind food to good pregnancy?
What food groups should a pregnant woman consume?
Fibrous foods
Should pregnant women eat more?
Yes. The average adult should consume around 2,000 calories a day. A pregnant woman should consume around 2,500 calories per day.
How much cake batter is safe to consume?
As much as you want except if your pregnant
How much potassium should an adult consume in a day?
It depends from person to person, but approximately 4.7 grams is recommended.
Why it is that potassium acetate is seldom prescribed in dry state but usually in solution?
its easily dissolved thus making it easier to consume
What are some foods that are naturally high in potassium?
Some persons require to follow a high potassium diet. There are many foods that are naturally high in potassium that one can consume. Some of these include, fish, beans and bananas. Dark leafy greens such as spinach contain 558 mg of potassium per 100g serving.
How can drinking soft drink in pregnany harm your baby?
The sweetener in the fizzy drinks such as aspartame can be harm to the unborn baby which can be one of the greatest risk. Instead mother to be should consume water instead.
What is' mist potassium chloride' i was asked to consume 15ml two times daily for two days. why?
It is given to replenish potassium level in the blood for normal body functioning. The cause can be any diseases or conditions which causes loss of potassium from the body.
How much alcohol is considered safe for a pregnant woman to consume?
what is the limit for blood alcohol content
Three things that a pregnant woman can consume to support her developing fetus?
Food, water and vitamins.
Is sodium chloride or potassium chloride good for foods?
Sodium chloride is common table salt and is used in many foods, more often than potassium chloride. Potassium chloride is often used as a substitute as many people consume too much sodium, but it doesn't taste as good.
Can a nursing mother consume white kidney bean extract?
Nursing mothers, as well as women who are pregnant, should not consume white kidney bean extract. It is also not recommended for children.
How much potassium should a person have daily?
The average adult should consume a minimum of 2000 milligrams of potassium daily. Foods that can help with the intake include bananas, white beans, baked potatoes and dark leafy greens.
How many kilojoules should a pregnant woman eat a day?
The amount of kilojoules a pregnant women should consume all depends on which trimester of pregnancy she is in. If she consumed the appropriate amount of kilojoules before she became pregnant, she would need not to consume extra kilojoules on her first trimester. On her second trimester, she should consume an extra 1400 extra every day. As she moves onto her third trimester, she should start consuming another extra 1900 kilojoules a day.
For high blood pressure how much sodium a day is recommended?
Current dietary guidelines for Americans recommend that adults in general should consume no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. At the same time, consume potassium-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables. However, if you are in the following population groups, you should consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day, and meet the potassium recommendation (4,700 mg/day) with food.
