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Strange Reaction to Artificial Sweeteners

Dana312
Dana312
After certain artificial sweeteners (it might be related to Acesulfame K, since it doesn't happen with Sucralose, Saccharine or Aspartame alone), I get a strange after-effect. An hour or so after ingesting it, my salivary glands start secreting a chemical sweetness! This is very different from immediate aftertaste. It's coming from INSIDE my body and it lasts for hours.

Has anyone else experienced this? Any insight as to why it may happen?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I haven't ingested artificial sweeteners in probably twenty years, so I can't speak to the actual physical reaction you had, but I am not surprised at all that anyone would experience this.

There's a book, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About by Kevin (dang forgot his last name right now). He discusses artificial sweeteners extensively there. I've also read much about these sweeteners online and in other books.

Your body is unhappy with these chemicals. If I were you, I'd stay clear, and drink filtered water with lemon, if you have a real sweet tooth, maybe some honey or agave syrup.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I haven't ingested artificial sweeteners in probably twenty years, so I can't speak to the actual physical reaction you had, but I am not surprised at all that anyone would experience this.

There's a book, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About by Kevin (dang forgot his last name right now). He discusses artificial sweeteners extensively there. I've also read much about these sweeteners online and in other books.

Your body is unhappy with these chemicals. If I were you, I'd stay clear, and drink filtered water with lemon, if you have a real sweet tooth, maybe some honey or agave syrup.
Dana312
Dana312
Yes, I try to stay clear of artificial sweeteners. I can actually tell when they are in something (unexpectedly) because of my own reaction! It's amazing how many products now contain real AND artificial sweeteners together. As much as possible, I stick with unprocessed natural foods I prepare myself so I know exactly what's in them!
mmztcass
mmztcass
I can't have artificial sweeteners. These have bad affect to the autoimmune diseases I have. I'm better when I use just a wee bit of turbinado (raw) sugar. I also try to eat as healthy and natural as possible.

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