Is It Ok To Use Agave As Sweetner After Sleeve

[andkel30 57]

I use agave nectar as a sweetner instead of sugar. Will this be ok after surgery

[Merydia710 59]

I was wondering about this also. I have an appt with my nutritionist tomorrow. I plan on asking.

[andkel30 57]

I was wondering about this also. I have an appt with my nutritionist tomorrow. I plan on asking.

hello Merydia710 will you please let me know what your nutritionist say thanks for the response.

[Dooter 1,457]

Need to edit my last statement. Here is what I have on Agave from a trusted source:

Agave Syrup consists primarily of fructose and glucose. One source gives 92% fructose and 8% glucose, another gives 56% fructose and 20% glucose. These differences presumably reflect variation from one vendor of agave syrup to another. Due to its fructose content and the fact that the glycemic index only measures glucose levels, agave syrup is notable in that its glycemic index and glycemic load are lower than many other natural sweeteners on the market.

However, the extremely high percentage of fructose (higher than that of high-fructose corn syrup) can be deleterious and can trigger fructose malabsorption, metabolic syndrome, hypertriglyceridemia, decreased glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia and accelerated uric acid formation. Low-carb diet advocate Dr. Michael Eades M.D. advises to "avoid it [Agave syrup] like death".

Taken from Dan Jackowiak's website: yeastinfectionadvisor.com

[Merydia710 59]

Lol... Well I guess I'll be avoiding it. Thanks Dooter.