'Artificial' Sweeteners & Alzheimer's [Sugars Part 4]: High-Intensity, Non-Nutritive

Описание: In this fourth (4th) installment of my series on sugars and sweeteners and how they relate to the Alzheimer's-focused MIND Diet, I tackle the question of so-called "artificial" products such as the six (6), Food-and-Drug-Administration(FDA)-approved additives acesulfame potassium, advantame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, and sucralose. (Only passing mention is made of unapproved sweeteners -- which category would range over things like alitame and sodium cyclamate.)

These artificial chemicals -- often termed "high-intensity" or "non-nutritive" sweeteners -- are probably the best known and most widely used alternatives to sugar. Unfortunately, like regular table sugar (sucrose), they are associated with Alzheimer's Disease and memory impairment, both directly and indirectly (via disturbance of the intestinal flora).

But, there are other options.

So, additionally, I cover the sugar alcohols (such as erythritol, glycerol, isomalt, lactitol, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol); high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS-42 & HFCS-55); and the sweet proteins (brazzein, curculin, mabinlin, miraculin, monelin, pentadin, and thaumatin ).

Along the way, I touch on some of the "rare sugars" (Allose, Allulose, Galactose, Psicose, Tagatose, and Trehalose) as well as get into a constellation of chemicals known as guanidines (chiefly, bernardame, carrelame, lugduname, and sucrononate).

The entire conversation is shot-through with references to the links -- even if tentative -- between sweeteners and various forms of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's Disease and other kinds of dementia.

I express some reservations about the classifications "artificial" and "natural" and I pass the somewhat pessimistic verdict -- echoing several pieces of source material that I display -- there is no perfect sweetener!

PART 1: Does the MIND Diet[*] have a sweetener prescription? (Preview: No; it really doesn't!)
   • Alzheimer's 'MIND Diet' & Sugar [Part 1]: ...  

PART 2: Sugar Basics
   • Alzheimer's 'MIND Diet' & Sugar [Part 2]: ...  

PART 3: "Natural Sweeteners" (Agave, Brown/Coconut Sugar, Date Sugar, Honey, Licorice, Lúcuma, Maple Syrup/Molasses, Monk Fruit, Stevia, and Yacón Syrup)
   • Natural Sweeteners & the Alzheimer's MIND ...  

[8] The word "MIND" in "MIND Diet" is an acronym, standing for: Mediterranean and DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.

For the companion article, including my lists of allowed (or encouraged) and disallowed (or discouraged / prohibited) foods, see:
https://alzheimersproof.com/alzheimer...

Disclaimer: I am not a dietitian, healthcare professional, medical doctor, or nutritionist of any kind. This video is intended for general informational or entertainment purposes only. What is presented is given as-is, in good faith, but without any guarantees or warranties regarding accuracy. Nothing herein should be construed as diagnostic, dietary, healthcare, medical, nutritional, or any other sort of advice whatsoever. If you require personalized evaluations or recommendations, you need to consult licensed and knowledgeable experts in your area.

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