{"id":23217,"date":"2021-06-01T22:10:45","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T22:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23217"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"stevia-vs-sucralose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/","title":{"rendered":"Stevia Vs. Sucralose: Sweeteners That Pack A Ton Of Flavor Into Few Or No Calories"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Stevia_Vs_Sucralose_What_Is_The_Difference_Between_The_Two\" >Stevia Vs. Sucralose: What Is The Difference Between The Two?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Origin\" >Origin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Sucralose_Vs_Stevia_Leaf_Extract_FDA_Approval\" >Sucralose Vs. Stevia Leaf Extract FDA Approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Nutritional_Content\" >Nutritional Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Uses\" >Uses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Health_Benefits\" >Health Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Diabetes_Management\" >Diabetes Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Weight_Loss\" >Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Reduced_Pancreatic_Cancer\" >Reduced Pancreatic Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Better_Childrens_Health\" >Better Children\u2019s Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Low_Calories\" >Low Calories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Improved_Digestion\" >Improved Digestion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Stevia_Vs_Sucralose_Are_They_Safe_Examining_The_Potential_Risks\" >Stevia Vs. Sucralose: Are They Safe? Examining The Potential Risks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Gastrointestinal_Problems\" >Gastrointestinal Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Allergic_Reactions\" >Allergic Reactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Hypoglycemia\" >Hypoglycemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Low_Blood_Pressure\" >Low Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Kidney_Damage\" >Kidney Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Toxicity\" >Toxicity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Insulin_And_Glucose_Irregularities\" >Insulin And Glucose Irregularities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Increased_Cancer_Risk\" >Increased Cancer Risk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Stevia_Vs_Sucralose_Vs_Sugar_Which_Is_Healthier\" >Stevia Vs. Sucralose Vs. Sugar: Which Is Healthier?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us mainly use various sugar substitutes just to help cut down on our calorie intake. The belief is that these sugar alternatives have lower calories as compared to table sugar. Maintaining a calorie deficit is crucial, especially if you want to lose pounds. Although there are several sugar substitutes on the market, most people opt for either stevia or sucralose. Despite the popularity of the two, you must note that each of these sweeteners has its own pros and cons. That said, how do you choose which one to settle for, between the two? Here is a comparison of stevia vs. sucralose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we would like to discuss the differences between stevia and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fructose-vs-sucrose\/\">sucralose<\/a>. This will explore the differences in their origin, uses, nutritional content, health benefits, and side effects. Stick around to learn which of the two is the healthier and better sugar alternative.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Vs_Sucralose_What_Is_The_Difference_Between_The_Two\"><\/span><b>Stevia Vs. Sucralose: What Is The Difference Between The Two?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are significant differences between these two <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/\">sweeteners<\/a>. Although they both offer a sweet taste when used as a sugar alternative, they are not the same. Take a look at some of the most common differences between stevia and sucralose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin\"><\/span><b>Origin<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is obtained from the leaves of the bushy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\">stevia plant<\/a>. The bushy shrub can be grown nowadays in northeast Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and parts of Europe and Asia (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-682\/stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Sucralose, on the other hand, is a product of sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/stevia-sugar-substitutes#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is obtained when specific sugar molecules are replaced with those of chlorine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sucralose_Vs_Stevia_Leaf_Extract_FDA_Approval\"><\/span><b>Sucralose Vs. Stevia Leaf Extract FDA Approval<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucralose, also known as Splenda, was first approved for use in 1998 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/how-sweet-it-all-about-sugar-substitutes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status to rebaudioside A (stevia) in December 2008 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-682\/stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rebaudioside A is one of the chemicals in stevia that has been approved for use as a food additive sweetener (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-682\/stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although other countries use extracts from stevia plants as sweeteners, the U.S. has not approved the use of these extracts as sweeteners (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-682\/stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Instead, it only advocates using these extracts as a dietary supplement or in skincare products (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-682\/stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/\">Stevia And Belly Fat: Here\u2019s Why Not All Sugar Substitutes Can Be Trusted<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31377 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"stevia vs. sucralose\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_Content\"><\/span><b>Nutritional Content<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is 200 times sweeter than sucrose yet contains fewer calories per serving. Medical News Today acknowledges that the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of stevia is 4 milligrams per kilogram (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#what_is_stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ADI of Splenda is slightly higher than that of stevia. An individual is advised to consume no more than an average of 23 servings in a day, where one serving is equivalent to one tablespoon sweetening packet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses\"><\/span><b>Uses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both these sugar alternatives have been found to have numerous uses. Let us start by examining the uses of stevia. Experts acknowledge that stevia can be used in the following ways (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#what_is_stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>As a sugar alternative.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is believed to be 200 or 300 times sweeter than table sugar. However, its sweet flavor does not mean it is high in calories. According to Medical News Today, stevia is classified in the zero-calorie category due to its low calories per serving (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#what_is_stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>As a dietary supplement.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extracts from the stevia leaf have been approved for use as nutritional supplements in America.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>As an ingredient in various foods and beverages.\u00a0<\/strong>Stevia can be used as an additive in desserts, sauces, soft drinks, pickled foods, yogurts, candy, chewing gum, and seafood (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#what_is_stevia\">13<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39802\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splenda is also widely used and in various ways. According to experts, sucralose, whose brand name is Splenda, can be used in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>As an artificial sweetener.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other sweeteners, Splenda tastes pretty sweet when used in either tea or coffee (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Other sweeteners tend to lose their sweet flavor once they are heated. However, this is not the case for sucralose, which is why it is one of the recommended sugar alternatives to use in coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>As an ingredient in various recipes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Splenda tends to be stable, even in temperatures as high as 450 degrees Fahrenheit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Its high heat tolerance makes it an excellent sugar alternative to use in many recipes. It can be used to bake goods, prepare frozen desserts and beverages (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29022 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-3382-1024x576.png\" alt=\"stevia vs. sucralose\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-3382.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-3382-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-3382.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-3382.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Health Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stevia<\/strong> has a wide range of health benefits when used as a sugar alternative. Some of these benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_Management\"><\/span><b>Diabetes Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia does not contain any calories or carbohydrates. Due to this, this sweetener tends to cause no effect on insulin or blood glucose, which helps with diabetes management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#what_is_stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-vs-paleo\/\"><b>Weight Loss<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia contains no calories per serving. It can be used as part of a well-controlled low-calorie diet to help with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/zumba-dance-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Pancreatic_Cancer\"><\/span><b>Reduced Pancreatic Cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stevia contains antioxidant compounds such as kaempferol that could potentially reduce pancreatic cancer risks (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#what_is_stevia\">13<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Childrens_Health\"><\/span><b>Better Children\u2019s Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving children foods and beverages containing stevia helps reduce their calorie intake, especially from unwanted sweeteners (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#what_is_stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The potential health benefits of consuming <strong>sucralose<\/strong> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33440 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4795-1024x576.png\" alt=\"stevia vs. sucralose\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4795.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4795-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4795.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4795.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Calories\"><\/span><b>Low Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splenda contains fewer calories than table sugar. It is an excellent sugar substitute, especially in beverages like tea and coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Digestion\"><\/span><b>Improved Digestion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experts also acknowledge that Splenda consumption can help improve digestion and immune function (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9780123849472006772\">12<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\">Our app will help<\/a> you restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32222 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457-1024x576.png\" alt=\"top 10 foods high in electrolytes\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Vs_Sucralose_Are_They_Safe_Examining_The_Potential_Risks\"><\/span><b>Stevia Vs. Sucralose: Are They Safe? Examining The Potential Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, each of these sugar alternatives has its advantages and disadvantages. Several studies have examined the potential risks of using stevia. According to these studies, the most common side effects or potential dangers of using stevia include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gastrointestinal_Problems\"><\/span><b>Gastrointestinal Problems<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some stevia products may contain added sugar alcohol. These additions tend to cause unpleasant symptoms in people who are sensitive to such chemicals. It may lead to hypersensitivity to sugar alcohol, although in rare cases. In most of these instances, consuming such products will cause nausea, vomiting, bloating, cramping, and indigestion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allergic_Reactions\"><\/span><b>Allergic Reactions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are allergic to stevia and all of its products. As more and more people become aware of these sugar substitutes, they start using them without seeking medical advice. You must consult beforehand to validate that you do not have a stevia allergy. Although experts acknowledge that few people suffer from these allergies, it would help if you consulted to avoid being among the few with these allergies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\">2<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30208 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"health benefits of holding your breath\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Endocrine Disruption<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia can also be used as a steroid in the form of steviol glycosides. When used this way, it can interfere with the hormones controlled by your endocrine system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hypoglycemia\"><\/span><b>Hypoglycemia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, refers to when your blood sugar levels drop below 70 mg\/dL (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/low-blood-sugar.html\">6<\/a>). Heavy or long-term consumption of stevia has been linked to low glycemia. Nonetheless, recent studies prove this is only possible in people with abnormally low blood sugar levels to start with (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\">2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><b>Low Blood Pressure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts also consider stevia a vasodilator. It means that this sweetener causes the blood vessels to widen, which lowers the blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Excessive or long-term use of stevia may lead to chronic low blood pressure, which is dangerous to your health. It is characterized by dizziness or lightheadedness and may result in syncope (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499961\/#:~:text=Hypotension%20is%20most%20commonly%20asymptomatic,etiology%20rather%20than%20hypotension%20itself.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-intermittent-fasting\/\">Stevia And Intermittent Fasting: Can You Soothe Your Sweet Tooth While Maintaining Your Fast?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38957\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_Damage\"><\/span><b>Kidney Damage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially, researchers believed that long-term consumption of stevia could damage the kidney. However, they soon discovered that the effect was a diuretic. Experts now classify stevia as a diuretic. Diuretics are also known as water pills and are common treatments for high blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-pressure\/in-depth\/diuretics\/art-20048129#:~:text=Diuretics%2C%20also%20called%20water%20pills,more%20sodium%20into%20your%20urine.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They help your kidneys release more sodium (salt) into the urine and eventually get rid of salt and water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-pressure\/in-depth\/diuretics\/art-20048129#:~:text=Diuretics%2C%20also%20called%20water%20pills,more%20sodium%20into%20your%20urine.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts realized stevia could help increase the speed at which the body expels water and electrolytes through the urine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It means that the sweetener does not risk damaging your kidney. Not only that, but according to more recent studies as reported in Medical News Today, stevia consumption can benefit your kidneys by reducing cyst growth in your kidney cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like with stevia, Splenda, too, has its cons. The most common side effects or risks of Splenda or sucralose consumption are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toxicity\"><\/span><b>Toxicity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medical News Today, researchers are currently investigating toxicity caused by Splenda consumption in mice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So far, the study has revealed that mice that consumed sucralose were linked to altered microbe levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). From this, researchers gather that cooking with sucralose may result in toxic compounds known as chloropropanols (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insulin_And_Glucose_Irregularities\"><\/span><b>Insulin And Glucose Irregularities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There has been a belief that sucralose consumption can alter insulin and glucose levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). According to Medical News Today, more research is required to confirm these findings (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30388 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580-1024x576.png\" alt=\"stevia vs. sucralose\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Cancer_Risk\"><\/span><b>Increased Cancer Risk<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medical News Today, recent studies establish a link between Splenda consumption and increased risk of certain cancers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The site summarizes a study on mice fed with sucralose. The study findings indicated an increase in malignant cancers in mice with a higher sucralose intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers further acknowledge that the mice have a higher incidence of leukemia following the high sucralose intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In light of this, the study calls upon more urgent research and on human subjects. It must be set to help establish the link between Splenda consumption and the development of malignant cancers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2016 study revealed that long-term carcinogenicity studies in animals provided no evidence or carcinogenic properties for sucralose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5152540\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In healthy adults, the study discovered that sucralose was well-tolerated, and there was no toxicity evidence or any indication of a potential of carcinogenic effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5152540\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study found that sucralose did not demonstrate any carcinogenic activity even when the limit was above the recommended daily ingestion levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5152540\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These findings differ from those of Medical News Today, which is why more studies are needed to help determine if sucralose can cause cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32200 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4436-1024x576.png\" alt=\"stevia vs. sucralose\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4436.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4436-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4436.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4436.png 1076w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Vs_Sucralose_Vs_Sugar_Which_Is_Healthier\"><\/span><b>Stevia Vs. Sucralose Vs. Sugar: Which Is Healthier?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One question that is being repeatedly asked is the question of which is healthier when comparing sugar, sucralose, and stevia. A wide range of articles will recommend stevia consumption over <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-cane-sugar\/\">sugar<\/a>, while others will prefer sucralose instead of sugar. Nonetheless, no specific article has yet acknowledged the healthier option of the three.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a good reason why most articles do not mention the healthiest sweetener when comparing the three. This is because sucralose, stevia, and sugar have both advantages and disadvantages. Although sometimes the pros may outweigh the cons, these cons could be fatal or increase your health risks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reviewing these side effects or health risks, you will likely determine that no sweetener is safe or healthy. Well, one may help you attain a specific goal such as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>, but not for the long haul. This is the case with stevia. Although it has been deemed effective for weight control, long-term consumption has been linked to hypoglycemia, endocrine disruption, and gastrointestinal problems among certain populations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same is the case with sucralose. It has numerous health benefits but fatal accompanying side effects, including an increased cancer risk and disruption of insulin and glucose levels. The same case applies to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/\">sugar<\/a>. Sugar consumption has been linked to increased risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer\u2019s diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5775006\/#:~:text=Potential%20Disadvantages,and%20cellular%20aging%20(1).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In light of this, it is safe to say that none are purely healthy or better than another. It all comes down to your preferences and goals. It would help if you talked to your doctor and nutritionist to choose a safer and healthier sugar alternative based on your current needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The debate between stevia vs. sucralose is not going to end any time soon. This is especially the case given that the two sugar alternatives have become pretty popular. Both of these sweeteners have their pros and cons.<\/p>\n<p>Experts still disagree on which of the two is healthier or better. This is because there is a lack of evidence-based studies to assess their efficacy and in different populations. 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-pressure\/in-depth\/diuretics\/art-20048129#:~:text=Diuretics%2C%20also%20called%20water%20pills,more%20sodium%20into%20your%20urine.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837#who-should-not-use-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does stevia have any side effects?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/how-sweet-it-all-about-sugar-substitutes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Sweet It Is: All About Sugar Substitutes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, fda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499961\/#:~:text=Hypotension%20is%20most%20commonly%20asymptomatic,etiology%20rather%20than%20hypotension%20itself.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypotension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262475#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Splenda safe?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/low-blood-sugar.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-682\/stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/stevia-sugar-substitutes#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia and Sugar Substitutes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia, Nature\u2019s Zero-Calorie Sustainable Sweetener<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5152540\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucralose Non-Carcinogenicity: A Review of the Scientific and Regulatory Rationale<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5775006\/#:~:text=Potential%20Disadvantages,and%20cellular%20aging%20(1).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9780123849472006772\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweeteners: Classification, Sensory and Health Effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#what_is_stevia\">What is stevia?<\/a> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us mainly use various sugar substitutes just to help cut down on our calorie intake. The belief is that these sugar alternatives have lower calories as compared to table sugar. Maintaining a calorie deficit is crucial, especially if you want to lose pounds. Although there are several sugar substitutes on the market, most [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":23219,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-23217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Stevia Vs. 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Sucralose: Sweeteners That Pack A Ton Of Flavor Into Few Or No Calories\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/\"},\"wordCount\":2213,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1205397892.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Most of us mainly use various sugar substitutes just to help cut down on our calorie intake. The belief is that these sugar alternatives have lower calories as compared to table sugar. Maintaining a calorie deficit is crucial, especially if you want to lose pounds. Although there are several sugar substitutes on the market, most people opt for either stevia or sucralose. Despite the popularity of the two, you must note that each of these sweeteners has its own pros and cons. That said, how do you choose which one to settle for, between the two? Here is a comparison of stevia vs. sucralose.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\\\"><img class=\\\"aligncenter\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\\\" alt=\\\"BetterMe\\\" width=\\\"1080\\\" height=\\\"1080\\\" \/><\/a>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Below we would like to discuss the differences between stevia and <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fructose-vs-sucrose\/\\\">sucralose<\/a>. This will explore the differences in their origin, uses, nutritional content, health benefits, and side effects. Stick around to learn which of the two is the healthier and better sugar alternative.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Stevia Vs. Sucralose: What Is The Difference Between The Two?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">There are significant differences between these two <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/\\\">sweeteners<\/a>. Although they both offer a sweet taste when used as a sugar alternative, they are not the same. Take a look at some of the most common differences between stevia and sucralose.<\/span>\\r\\n<h3><b>Origin<\/b><\/h3>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Stevia is obtained from the leaves of the bushy <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\\\">stevia plant<\/a>. 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Mogeni","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/f34f31e15f42d03282ccb834ad7055dc"},"headline":"Stevia Vs. Sucralose: Sweeteners That Pack A Ton Of Flavor Into Few Or No Calories","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/"},"wordCount":2213,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1205397892.jpg","articleSection":["Nutrition"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us mainly use various sugar substitutes just to help cut down on our calorie intake. The belief is that these sugar alternatives have lower calories as compared to table sugar. Maintaining a calorie deficit is crucial, especially if you want to lose pounds. Although there are several sugar substitutes on the market, most people opt for either stevia or sucralose. Despite the popularity of the two, you must note that each of these sweeteners has its own pros and cons. That said, how do you choose which one to settle for, between the two? Here is a comparison of stevia vs. sucralose.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Sucralose\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we would like to discuss the differences between stevia and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fructose-vs-sucrose\/\">sucralose<\/a>. This will explore the differences in their origin, uses, nutritional content, health benefits, and side effects. Stick around to learn which of the two is the healthier and better sugar alternative.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Stevia Vs. Sucralose: What Is The Difference Between The Two?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are significant differences between these two <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/\">sweeteners<\/a>. Although they both offer a sweet taste when used as a sugar alternative, they are not the same. Take a look at some of the most common differences between stevia and sucralose.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Origin<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is obtained from the leaves of the bushy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\">stevia plant<\/a>. 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