Scott Fiore has a question about Stevia

1915PPIE · Joined: 13 Feb 2008 Posts: 3

Now that artificial sweeteners have been linked to weight gain, I am
wondering if Stevia would have the same effect on the brain. Does
anyone have an opinion on this?
Thanks!
Scott Fiore

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Cubit · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 1725

wrote in message @l1g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> Now that artificial sweeteners have been linked to weight gain, I am
> wondering if Stevia would have the same effect on the brain. Does
> anyone have an opinion on this?
> Thanks!
> Scott Fiore

My guess would be yes.

1. There are claims that the gastrointestinal tract includes taste organs,
even if we don't consciously perceive it.

2. I have read (in Taubes) that just the anticipation of a meal leads to a
"first wave" of insulin release.

more insulin, more body fat

Sweetness is associated with carbs, which require the most insulin. It
would be surprising if sweet but calorieless foods didn't trigger increased
insulin.

Scott Fiore · Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

On Feb 13, 10:52 am, "Cubit" wrote:
> wrote in message
>
> @l1g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Now that artificial sweeteners have been linked to weight gain, I am
> > wondering if Stevia would have the same effect on the brain. Does
> > anyone have an opinion on this?
> > Thanks!
> >ScottFiore
>
> My guess would be yes.
>
> 1. There are claims that the gastrointestinal tract includes taste organs,
> even if we don't consciously perceive it.
>
> 2. I have read (in Taubes) that just the anticipation of a meal leads to a
> "first wave" of insulin release.
>
> more insulin, more body fat
>
> Sweetness is associated with carbs, which require the most insulin. It
> would be surprising if sweet but calorieless foods didn't trigger increased
> insulin.

Thanks for the response. From now on I will be putting sugar in my
tea and nothing else!

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