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Harmful Effects of Artificial Sweeteners: When a person gets diabetes, he starts feeling sugar as 'poison' because it suddenly increases the blood sugar level which can spoil his health. In such a situation, diabetes patients use artificial sweeteners to bring sweetness in tea or other things. But you will be surprised to know that these sweeteners which claim to be healthy are not actually that healthy. Let us know from dietitian Aayushi Yadav what harm can be caused by its consumption.
Harmful Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
1. Risk of heart diseases
Diabetics are already at risk of heart disease, so if they start consuming artificial sweeteners, it will be like adding fuel to the fire. This sweet substance can increase blood pressure, which will increase the risk of heart attack.
2. Weight may increase
Artificial sweeteners affect our body's natural ability to regulate calorie intake, making you eat more and this eventually leads to weight gain. If you want to avoid obesity, stay away from this as much as possible.
3. Desire to eat sweets will increase
You may consider artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sweetness, but if you consume it in excess, the craving for sweets will increase significantly and it is possible that you consume more calories, which can be harmful to health.
4. Effects on digestion
Consuming artificial sweeteners in excess can cause digestive problems such as bloating, gas and diarrhea. These can affect the balance in the intestines and cause stomach upset. These have a negative effect on good bacteria, in such a situation the digestive system can get damaged.