- A recent Indian study examined the effects of replacing sucrose with sucralose in coffee and tea on adults with Type 2 Diabetes.
- The 12-week randomized controlled trial found no adverse impact on glucose or HbA1c levels and noted slight improvements in body weight, waist circumference, and BMI.
- Published in Diabetes Therapy, the study is significant as it follows the WHO’s caution against non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) for weight control in non-diabetics.
- Sucralose is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener, approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar).
- Derived from sucrose, it replaces three hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms, making it stable at high temperatures, and suitable for baking and cooking.
- It is widely used in beverages, baked goods, dairy products, and processed foods.
- Approved by regulatory bodies like the FDA and WHO, it is generally considered safe, though some studies suggest potential impacts on gut health and insulin sensitivity, requiring further research.
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