I have posted many times about the dangers of artificial and non-nutritive sweeteners, such as Aspartame, Stevia and Monk Fruit extract. Previous studies have shown that these actually increase the desire for sugar and can lead to obesity.
Now, in Circulation 2019 Mar 18, a study of over 100,000 patients showed that ingestion of artificially sweetened beverages, especially in larger amounts, was associated with increased risk for cardiovascular death. This was especially seen in overweight people (the obvious target of these drinks) but also in those who did intense physical activity!
Not long ago I engaged in an email discussion with makers of specialized sports drinks, including those which cyclist like myself use on long rides, as to why they add Stevia or Monk fruit to their supplements. They insist it is for taste, but I have found that unnecessary, and now it appears harmful! So if you use these supplements (Hammer nutrition for example) read the ingredients. I discarded two large jars and now use Scratch Nutrition products.
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