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  1. www.kidney.org › newsletter › are-sugar-substitutesAre Sugar Substitutes Okay For Your Kidneys? | National ...

    Sep 7, 2017 · Artificial sweeteners, such as Saccharin (Sweet’N Low), Aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal) and Sucralose (Splenda) are some of the most well-known sugar substitutes. The advantages of these is that they are zero-calorie, do not raise blood sugar levels, and do not contribute to tooth decay. Based upon animal studies, artificial sweeteners have ...

  2. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › nutritionArtificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes - Mayo Clinic

    • Understanding artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes. Sugar substitutes are sweeteners that you use instead of regular table sugar (sucrose).
    • Natural sweeteners. Natural sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are often promoted as healthier options than sugar or other sugar substitutes. But even these "natural sweeteners" often undergo processing and refining.
    • Artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes. But they may be derived from naturally occurring substances, such as herbs or sugar itself.
    • Uses for artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are widely used in processed foods, including: Soft drinks, powdered drink mixes and other beverages.

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  4. health.clevelandclinic.org › best-and-worst-sugarThe Best (and Worst) Sugar Substitutes

    Jun 14, 2023 · Common artificial sweeteners include things like saccharin (Sweet n’ Low®), aspartame (Equal®) and sucralose (Splenda®). Artificial sweeteners can sound like a dream come true.

  5. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › mayoMayo Clinic Q and A: Artificial sweeteners — aye or nay?

    May 31, 2019 · Artificial sweeteners are synthetic or highly refined sugar substitutes. They’re sometimes called “intense sweeteners” because they are significantly sweeter than sugar. You’ll find artificial sweeteners in many processed foods, including soft drinks, powdered drink mixes, candy, jams, jellies, dairy products and baked goods. One of the ...

  6. www.healthline.com › nutrition › saccharin-good-or-badSaccharin — Is This Sweetener Good or Bad? - Healthline

    Jul 14, 2023 · Saccharin is a non-nutritive or artificial sweetener. It’s made in a laboratory by oxidizing the chemicals o-toluene sulfonamide or phthalic anhydride. It looks like white, crystalline powder ...

  7. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › sweeteners-time-toSweeteners: Time to rethink your choices? - Harvard Health

    Feb 22, 2019 · Saccharin and sucralose are considered "non-nutritive sweeteners" (few or no calories). Aspartame is a "nutritive sweetener" (adds some calories but far less than sugar). Aspartame comes with a warning to be used cautiously (or not at all) by people with a rare genetic disease (called phenylketonuria, or PKU) because they have trouble ...

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  9. www.webmd.com › diet › what-to-know-saccharinWhat to Know About Saccharin - WebMD

    Feb 12, 2024 · Saccharin is one of the most affordable low-calorie sweeteners available. It’s popular as a zero-calorie substitute for sugar in cooking. It’s also used as a sweetener in low-calorie processed ...