This discovery might leave a bad taste in your mouth. A new study found that a popular low-calorie sweetener commonly used in sugar-free gum, candies and diet-friendly baked goods may increase your ...
Low-cal sugar substitutes are widely celebrated because they're, well, low in calories. What's more, they aren't really sugar, and we all know how bad that stuff is for us. They're considered ...
For years, sugar substitutes like aspartame, sucralose, and sugar alcohols have been promoted as safer choices for people trying to cut back on refined sugar. Grocery shelves are lined with “sugar ...
Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose). But that assumption is being ...
Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut ...
Sugar-free gum might be good for your teeth, but not so much for your guts, as scientists have found why it can trigger gas in some people. One of the ingredients of sugar-free gum, sorbitol, can ...
Leaf senescence is a tightly regulated developmental process that directly affects plant productivity and lifespan. Understanding how metabolic signals interact with hormonal pathways to control ...