Artificial Sweeteners

[Lynnheb 1]

Does anyone else get nausea and headaches from artificial sweeteners? Also I have bad gag reflexes when I try something sugar free.

[purplegerber 29]

I do. I have issues with all the "alitols" (malitol, sorbitol), splenda, aspartame, anything other than stevia bothers me . They all give me headaches. Finding Protein powders that didn't have the offending ingredients has been so much fun.

[Hannah55 79]

I've been bouncing around the same weight since Nov., my doctor told me to quit using artificial sweeteners. I finally started losing again.

[kpay10 95]

Yes! I can only tolerate a tiny amount. I have Protein Powder that uses Stevia and I can get away with using 1/2 packet of Equal in my tea each day. That's all my system can handle!

[InfiniteButterfly 438]

I've noticed the taste of artificial sweeteners has been bothering me a lot. I'm buying some stevia today to try (I used to use it in my tea almost exclusively, but fell onto the Splenda wagon because that's all hubby uses)

[Dondie Olivia 56]

I have found other sweeteners besides stevia. There is xylitol, Monk Fruit powder aka purelo lo han, and erythritol.

none of those I listed give me headaches. All can leave an after taste, however, it isn't that unpleasant. I found Vitamin Water zero uses stevia, as does skinny girl and some of the crystal light. Those are the only ones I use. Think thin doesn't use splenda or aspartame. For those who care, the FDA just approved a name change for aspartame. It is to be listed as Aminosweet. I read all ingredients very carefully, twice.

I have put forth much effort to lose weight and be healthy. After so much effort, I don't see why I should pollute my body with stuff I consider doubtful.