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Sweeteners
Here’s a short list of artificial sweeteners you may consider using.
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Xylitol
Erythritol
Stevia
Maltitol
Sorbitol
Sucralose (Splenda)
Aspartame (Equal)
Saccharine (Sweet & Low)
Some of these are poison. Saccharine causes cancer and Aspartame is linked to all kinds of neurological
disorders. Any or all of them could cause an insulin response even though they don’t raise blood sugar.
There are several ways insulin can spike. One is a gut hormone that tells your brain something sweet is
afoot. However, your mileage may vary. That’s why it’s best to test. See the handout on self-testing.
I tried them all and landed on Xylitol. Xylitol is poisonous to dogs. It will kill them. Fortunately, I don’t
have a dog, but if you do, that might not be a good choice. Many people like an Erythritol/Stevia
combination like Swerve. Sorbitol has a cooling effect that I dislike. Maltitol kicks me out of ketosis AND
keeps me in the bathroom all day (Xylitol does this to some people also). You may be different.
If you really want to get into ketosis fast, don’t use a sweetener. Why take a chance.
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