Sukrasit: harm and benefit. Sugary substitutes and their effect on the body

Even many years after the little-known chemist from Russia, Falberg accidentally invented a sweetener, the demand for this product remains very enviable and continues to grow. Do not cease around him all sorts of arguments and speculation: what is it, sweetener - harm or benefit?

It turned out that not all substitutes are as safe as beautiful advertising cries about it. Let's try to figure out which moments you need to pay attention to by purchasing a product containing a sugar replacer.

Groups and types of substitutes

The first group includes a natural sugar substitute, that is, one which is easily absorbed by our body and saturated with energy in the same way as ordinary sugar. In principle, it is safe, but in view of its caloric content has its own list of contraindications and, accordingly, the consequences of taking.

Main types:

• fructose;
• Xylitol;
• Stevia (equivalent - sugar substitute "Fit Parade");
• Sorbitol.

Synthetic sugar substitute is not absorbed by our body and does not saturate it with energy. It will be enough to remember your feelings after drinking a bottle of diet cola (0 calories) or eaten diet pills - the appetite is played out in earnest.

The esophagus, after such a sweet and tantalizing substitute, wants a good portion of carbohydrates for "recharging," and seeing that this portion does not, he begins to work hard, demanding his "dose".

Main types:

• Sukrasit;
• saccharin;
• Cyclamate;
• Aspartame.

In order to understand and comprehend both the harm and the benefits of sweeteners, we will try to describe the brightest species from each group.

Sukrasite (synthetic product)

Let's start with the sugar substitute sukrazit. Comments of doctors and nutritionists about it are more or less flattering, so we will consider its properties both useful and harmful more thoroughly.

It is especially important to note that each substitute has its own safe dose, non-observance of which can lead to very deplorable consequences, so be careful, and before you take the drug, be sure to read the instruction.

Sukrasit: harm and benefit

This is one of the most popular substitutes in our country. Sukrasite is a derivative of sucrose. It is available in the form of tablets and is very convenient to use. It consists of sodium saccharin mixed with a regulator of acidity with fumaric acid and drinking water.

The names are far from edible, but they do not stop diabetics and those who want to lose weight, especially since the two advertising components of this substitute, sukrazit - price and quality - are approximately at the same level and are quite acceptable for the average consumer.

Application

The discovery of a sugar substitute caused admiration of the entire medical society, because the treatment of diabetes became much more productive with this drug. Sukrasit is a sugar substitute that does not contain calories. So, it can be used actively to combat excess weight, which many nutritionists took on their armament. But first things first. So, sukrasit: harm and benefit.

Arguments for

The substitute in the absence of calories does not participate in the carbohydrate metabolism, and therefore does not affect the fluctuations in blood sugar.

It can be used for the preparation of hot drinks and food, and the synthetic component allows it to be heated to high temperatures without changing the composition.

Arguments against

Sukrasit (reviews of doctors and observations for the last 5 years confirm this) causes a strong appetite, and its regular consumption keeps a person in a state of "what to eat".

In sukrazite contains fumaric acid, which has some share of toxicity and regular or uncontrolled consumption of it can lead to undesirable consequences. Although Europe does not prohibit its production, it is not worth using the drug on an empty stomach.

In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, always follow the instructions for the use of the drug sukrasite. Harm and benefit are one thing, and non-compliance with dosage or contraindications can greatly complicate the life of you and your loved ones.

1 (one) sucrasite tablet is equivalent to one teaspoon of granulated sugar!

It is strictly forbidden to apply the drug to pregnant and lactating mothers.

The maximum safe dose of sucrasite is 0.7 g per day.

Cyclamate (synthetic product)

Cyclamate is about 50 times sweeter than sucrose. Most often this synthetic substitute is used in complex tableted preparations for diabetics. In total, there are two varieties of cyclamate: calcium and the most common - sodium.

Arguments for

Unlike other artificial substitutes, cyclamate is devoid of unpleasant metallic taste. It does not have the energy potential, and one jar of this product can replace 6-8 kg of regular sugar.

The drug dissolves well in water and it feels fine at high temperatures, therefore, like sukrazit, it can easily be used for cooking hot dishes and drinks.

Arguments against

Cyclamate is banned in the countries of the European Union and the US, which affects its low cost in our country. It can not be used with obvious renal failure, and it is contraindicated for lactating and pregnant women.

The maximum safe dose of cyclamate is 0.8 g per day.

Fructose (natural product)

This sugar substitute is a natural fruit syrup. It is found in berries, nectars, some plant seeds, honey and many fruits. This product is sweeter than sucrose almost twice.

Arguments for

Fructose in its composition has a third less calories than sucrose. Plus, after its use, the blood sugar level remains more or less stable, in view of this, it is allowed to many diabetics.

Fructose can be classified as a sweetener with preservative properties, so it is often used to make jams or jams for diabetics. It was noticed that if the usual sugar is replaced with fructose, then soft and lush patties are obtained, although not as hearty as with sugar, but the dieters appreciated it.

Another very significant plus in favor of fructose is the splitting of alcohol in the blood.

Arguments against

With uncontrolled admission or exceeding the maximum daily dose, the risk of cardiovascular disease increases.

The maximum safe dose of fructose is 40 g per day.

Sorbitol (natural product)

This sugar substitute is very often found in apples and apricots, but its highest concentration is observed in mountain ash. Common sugar is sweeter than sorbitol by about three times.

In its chemical composition, it is a polyhydric alcohol with a pleasant sweetish taste. To diabetics this substitute is appointed without any problems and any fears.

The preservative properties of sorbitol find their application in soft drinks and various juices. Europe, namely the scientific committee on additives, has designated sorbitol as a food product, therefore it is welcomed in many countries of the European Union, including in our country.

Arguments for

Sorbitol, thanks to its special composition, will allow to retain vitamins and other beneficial substances in our body. Among other things, it has a beneficial effect on the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract and is an excellent choleretic agent. Food, cooked with sorbitol, remains fresh for a long time.

Arguments against

Sorbitol has a large energy base, it is 50% more calories than regular sugar, so all those who are closely involved in their figure, it does not fit.

Often cases of overdose with very unpleasant side effects: bloating, nausea and stomach upset.

The maximum safe dose of sorbitol is 40 g per day.

Summarizing

From this article you learned what is sorbitol, fructose, cyclamate, sucrasite. The damage and benefit from their application are analyzed in sufficient detail. On clear examples, all the advantages and disadvantages of both natural and synthetic substitutes were shown.

Be sure of one thing: all ready-made products contain some of the sweeteners, so you can conclude - all the harmful substances we get from these products.

To solve, naturally, to you: that for you the sweetener is harm or good. Each substitute has its advantages and disadvantages, and if you want to eat something sweet without harm to your health and figure, it's better to eat an apple, dried fruit or treat yourself to berries. It is much more valuable for our organism to use a fresh product than to "deceive" it with sugar replacers.