{"id":23659,"date":"2021-06-15T22:02:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T22:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23659"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"stevia-vs-aspartame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/","title":{"rendered":"Stevia Vs. Aspartame: Is One Healthier Than The Other?"},"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-aspartame\/#What_Is_Stevia_Made_From\" >What Is Stevia Made From?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#What_Is_Aspartame_Made_From\" >What Is Aspartame Made From?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Stevia_Vs_Aspartame_Taste\" >Stevia Vs. Aspartame Taste<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Stevia_Taste\" >Stevia Taste<\/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-aspartame\/#Aspartame_Taste\" >Aspartame Taste<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Stevia_Vs_Aspartame_Health_Effects\" >Stevia Vs. Aspartame Health Effects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Aspartame_And_Your_Appetite\" >Aspartame And Your Appetite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Aspartame_And_Your_Metabolism\" >Aspartame And Your Metabolism<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Phenylketonuria_PKU\" >Phenylketonuria (PKU)<\/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-aspartame\/#Tardive_Dyskinesia_TD\" >Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Aspartame_And_Your_Body_Weight\" >Aspartame And Your Body Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Aspartame_And_Your_Immune_System\" >Aspartame And Your Immune System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Stevia_And_Diabetes\" >Stevia And Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Stevia_And_Weight_Management\" >Stevia And Weight Management<\/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-aspartame\/#Stevia_And_Blood_Pressure\" >Stevia And Blood Pressure<\/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-aspartame\/#Stevia_And_Pancreatic_Cancer\" >Stevia And Pancreatic Cancer<\/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-aspartame\/#Stevia_And_Allergies\" >Stevia And Allergies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Stevia_Vs_Aspartame_Safety_Regulations\" >Stevia Vs. Aspartame Safety Regulations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Food_And_Drug_Administration_FDA_Approval\" >Food And Drug Administration (FDA) Approval<\/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-aspartame\/#European_Food_Safety_Authority_EFSA_Approval\" >European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Approval<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-aspartame\/#Stevia_Vs_Aspartame_The_Verdict\" >Stevia Vs. Aspartame: The Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar is attributed to several health repercussions when taken in excess. On the advice of nutritionists and dieticians, people are rapidly turning to sugar alternatives. These are specifically known as sugar substitutes or sweeteners.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See, compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/\">sugar, sweeteners<\/a> can have more health benefits when used correctly. These health benefits range from improved dental health to being an aid in losing weight. Artificial sweeteners like stevia and aspartame appear to be the next big thing in sweet nutrition. Knowing this, which is the better alternative of the two?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Stevia_Made_From\"><\/span><b>What Is Stevia Made From?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-intermittent-fasting\/\">Stevia<\/a> is technically manufactured from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. Technically because the leaves are not the primary ingredient for creating the stevia product. It is the sweet-tasting compounds (glycosides) extracted from the leaves that are used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are extracted, dehydrated, and then purified to produce the plant-based sweetener known as stevia. This product is usually distributed and sold under several brand names like Truvia, PureVia, and SweetLeaf. Stevia is also available in different varieties like dry powder and liquid versions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, manufacturers are gradually incorporating it into new products. Some of them include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin Water Zero.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coca-Cola Life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capri Sun Sport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-calorie ice creams like Breyer\u2019s Delight and Halo Top.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-vs-sucralose\/\">Stevia Vs. Sucralose: Sweeteners That Pack A Ton Of Flavor Into Few Or No Calories<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414.png\" alt=\"stevia\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Aspartame_Made_From\"><\/span><b>What Is Aspartame Made From?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspartame is an <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/\">artificial sweetener<\/a> manufactured from phenylalanine and aspartic acid. These two are amino acids that occur naturally.\u00a0 Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid which means it can only be found in food. Aspartic acid, however, is produced by your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the downside, when your body breaks down aspartame, methanol is produced. Excess methanol can be dangerous for you. Even small amounts can be harmful when combined with free methanol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0306987715002443#b0005\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But you need not worry. It\u2019s very difficult to reach the recommended maximum intake of methanol, even among high consumers of aspartame like children.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Vs_Aspartame_Taste\"><\/span><b>Stevia Vs. Aspartame Taste<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how does the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-carbs-diet-plan-for-2-weeks\/\">stevia extract<\/a> vs aspartame compare when it comes to taste? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Taste\"><\/span><strong>Stevia Taste<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is between 200-300 times sweeter than ordinary table sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/are-sweeteners-safe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, you only need about 20% of the land, and far less water to produce a sweetness similar with other sweeteners. Yet it has one caveat, a licorice aftertaste.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspartame_Taste\"><\/span><strong>Aspartame Taste<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspartame is 200 times <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/\">sweeter<\/a> than ordinary sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Additionally, aspartame-based sweeteners contain filler agents that reduce the intensity of their sweetness. Aspartame doesn\u2019t have intense aftertastes and can be used to enhance flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when we look at stevia sweetener vs aspartame, we have an evident winner when it comes to taste and that\u2019s aspartame. Next is the stevia vs aspartame effect on your overall well-being. How does their consumption affect your physical and mental health? Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30660 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"stevia sweetener\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Vs_Aspartame_Health_Effects\"><\/span><b>Stevia Vs. Aspartame Health Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To know which of the two artificial <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-cane-sugar\/\">sweeteners<\/a> is the best for you, it\u2019s important you understand how each affects your health. First off, we look at <\/span><strong>aspartame.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here are some of its potential health effects:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspartame_And_Your_Appetite\"><\/span><strong>Aspartame And Your Appetite<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial sweeteners like aspartame might significantly increase your appetite. With an increased appetite, you\u2019ll be inclined to eat more, which may result in weight gain. This review conducted in 2013 showed similar results linking increased food consumption and non-nutritive sweeteners (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/trends\/endocrinology-metabolism\/fulltext\/S1043-2760(13)00087-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your signaling processes which are triggered when eating foods with calories may be disrupted by sweeteners like <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sucralose-vs-aspartame\/\">aspartame<\/a>. These processes are responsible for alerting your body when food enters your gut and then again when it\u2019s time to stop eating. Whenever you take aspartame, your body expects a certain amount of calories from the sweet taste (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/trends\/endocrinology-metabolism\/fulltext\/S1043-2760(13)00087-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it doesn\u2019t get this amount, it unlearns the association between calories and sweet taste. Eventually, even high-calorie sugary foods will not be able to trigger satiety or feelings of fullness. As a result, you end up having an increased appetite and overeating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/trends\/endocrinology-metabolism\/fulltext\/S1043-2760(13)00087-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 the BetterMe app has got you covered! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39875\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-6.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1000\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-6-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspartame_And_Your_Metabolism\"><\/span><strong>Aspartame And Your Metabolism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your appetite control system is interfered with, you\u2019ll be more susceptible to metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/trends\/endocrinology-metabolism\/fulltext\/S1043-2760(13)00087-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is mainly because your body won\u2019t respond to dietary sugars when they enter your gut.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review was done in 2016 that aimed to explore how low-calorie sweeteners like aspartame were linked with metabolic diseases. It was discovered that the diversity of gut bacteria among frequent and long-term users of sweeteners were significantly interfered with. There\u2019s a possibility that this interference can result in glucose intolerance and, by extension, type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0031938416301640\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The glucose intolerance is significantly higher in people with diabetes. Based on this study, there\u2019s a very limited impact if you have a healthy weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnsciencepub.com\/doi\/10.1139\/apnm-2015-0675#.WzIeDNhKi8V\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Limited, however, does not mean nonexistent. You therefore may want to avoid overconsumption to be on the safest side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other possible health risks claimed to be linked with overconsumption of aspartame include heightened risks of (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322266\">15<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Sclerosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lupus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congenital Disabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific groups of people should avoid using aspartame, given the mentioned health hazards. Seek alternatives to aspartame if you have these conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phenylketonuria_PKU\"><\/span><b>Phenylketonuria (PKU)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a metabolic disorder that is genetic and is therefore inherited. Phenylalanine, an essential amino acid, increases in your body when you have this condition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322266\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Simply put, people with PKU cannot effectively regulate phenylalanine levels in their bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to daily food sources like meat, aspartame has lower amounts of phenylalanine. This, however, is not an incentive for uncontrolled consumption. People with PKU are always advised to keep an eye on their daily intake of phenylalanine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33444 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4797-1024x576.png\" alt=\"aspartame\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4797.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4797-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4797.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4797.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tardive_Dyskinesia_TD\"><\/span><b>Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tardive Dyskinesia is a neurological disorder that results in erratic, uncontrollable movements in your face and body. Usage of antipsychotic medicine over extended periods is usually the cause of TD.\u00a0 Studies suggest that phenylalanine can trigger movements that are similar to TD (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322266\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/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\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\">Coconut Sugar Vs Stevia: Which Sweetener Is Really The Healthier Choice?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspartame_And_Your_Body_Weight\"><\/span><strong>Aspartame And Your Body Weight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspartame contains similar amounts of calories compared to ordinary sugar (4 calories). However, it is about 200 times sweeter than normal sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means that you\u2019ll need tiny quantities of it when sweetening your foods and drinks. This could ultimately reduce your calorie intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent studies, however, find no link between low-calorie sweeteners and effective weight management. Instead, long-term studies show that there\u2019s a connection between increased weight circumference and weight and regular users of low-calorie sweeteners. Additionally, the Body Mass Index (BMI) of those who consumed non-nutritive sweeteners was modestly increased (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmaj.ca\/content\/189\/28\/E929\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your BMI is an important figure as it\u2019s a determinant of healthy weight. Those who have BMI\u2019s that are within the obesity categories are more likely to develop metabolic conditions. Not only that, the study indicated that long-term users were at higher risk of cardiovascular events (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmaj.ca\/content\/189\/28\/E929\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33315 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4745-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Aspartame contains similar amounts of calories\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4745.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4745-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4745.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4745.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspartame_And_Your_Immune_System\"><\/span><strong>Aspartame And Your Immune System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent review indicates that aspartame may have significant effects on the immune system. Specifically, significant overconsumption of aspartame could lead to inflammation and increased oxidative stress. Additionally, aspartame may affect multiple organs like the heart, liver, kidneys, and brain. The findings were, however, primarily centered around animal studies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/75\/9\/718\/4101228\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, is aspartame bad for you? While it may be considered a better alternative to sugar, aspartame can be just as bad when taken in excess. If you do opt for it, remember to use it moderately and occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said about aspartame, let\u2019s now take a look at <\/span><b>stevia. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the possible health implications of consuming stevia:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_And_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>Stevia And Diabetes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research indicates that stevia doesn\u2019t add any significant number of calories or carbs to your diet. They also neither affect your insulin sensitivity nor how your body responds to blood glucose. This then allows people with diabetes to use it safely (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251#Possible-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_And_Weight_Management\"><\/span><strong>Stevia And Weight Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight or obese can be caused by several factors. Some of these causes include physical inactivity and excessive intake of energy-dense foods and drinks. The latter typically have very high fat and added sugar contents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Americans get about 16% of their total calorie intake from added sugars. This has been associated with weight gain and reduced control of blood sugar levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-01\/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Stevia has no sugar content and a tiny amount of calories if any. This means you can use stevia as part of your weight loss diet safely without compromising on taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33261 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4668-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Stevia And Weight Management\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4668.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4668-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4668.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4668.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_And_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><strong>Stevia And Blood Pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some glycosides in stevia are known to dilate blood vessels. Additionally, they increase sodium excretion and urine output in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This study concluded that stevia could potentially aid in lowering your blood pressure. This can be attributed to the cardiotonic actions of the stevia plant. Cardiotonic action will ideally regulate your heartbeat while normalizing your blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S014929180380334X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, more research is still needed to give better understanding of how stevia affects blood sugar regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_And_Pancreatic_Cancer\"><\/span><strong>Stevia And Pancreatic Cancer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia has several sterols and antioxidant compounds like kaempferol. Some studies indicate that kaempferol may inhibit pancreatic cancer cell growth and migration (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4866780\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Pretty impressive, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_And_Allergies\"><\/span><strong>Stevia And Allergies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The European Food Safety Committee (EFSA) did a literature review in 2010 of the link between stevia and allergies. The review aimed to determine if there was a need to be concerned about allergic reactions triggered by stevia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conclusion was that \u201c steviol glycosides are not reactive and are not metabolized into reactive compounds.\u201d What this essentially means is that the glycosides being evaluated shouldn\u2019t cause allergic reactions by themselves when taken in foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.gov.uk\/safety-hygiene\/food-additives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not even the most purified forms of stevia extract are likely to cause allergic reactions. Furthermore, there\u2019s no recorded case of allergic reactions to stevia since 2008, when high purity products were introduced into the market (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25449199\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33237 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4644-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Stevia And Allergies\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4644.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4644-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4644.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4644.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what about side effects? Does stevia have any? Safety studies, including current ones, have designated stevia extract free of side effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2900484\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, some stevia products contain sugar alcohol. So individuals with sugar alcohol sensitivity can experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal cramps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So is stevia good for you? Yes, it\u2019s fine. As long as you use it in moderation, there\u2019s nothing to worry about. It is important to note that whole stevia is not recommended for use. If you have to consume stevia, ensure you get the high-purity processed variants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the potential effects on your health, stevia vs aspartame, stevia appears to be the better alternative. Is stevia safe? To a large extent, yes. Is aspartame safe? When taken moderately, it can be an alternative to sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, if sugar vs aspartame vs stevia were to be ranked, stevia would emerge as the better alternative in our opinion. However, both are safe when consumed in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Vs_Aspartame_Safety_Regulations\"><\/span><b>Stevia Vs. Aspartame Safety Regulations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stevia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been approved by various health organizations and authorities worldwide. Some of them include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_And_Drug_Administration_FDA_Approval\"><\/span><strong>Food And Drug Administration (FDA) Approval<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-purity glycoside extracts have been granted the designation Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) in the United States since 2009. However, the FDA still doesn\u2019t authorize consuming stevia leaves and crude extracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33161 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4813-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Stevia Vs. Aspartame\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4813.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4813-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4813.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4813.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"European_Food_Safety_Authority_EFSA_Approval\"><\/span><strong>European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Approval<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EFSA authorized using steviol glycosides as a food additive in 2011. This body designates it as safe for everyone\u2019s consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other organizations that consider stevia safe for use include: JECFA governed by the WHO, FEMA in the US, FSSAI in India, FSANZ in New Zealand, and AFFSA in France.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Aspartame, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the other hand, has also gained approval for use by several health authorities and organizations worldwide. The FDA has cleared using aspartame as a sweetener in both food and drinks. Also, the EFSA\u00a0 conducted a review of hundreds of studies and ruled that aspartame is safe for consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other international organizations that have cleared aspartame for use include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Heart Association.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Dietetic Association.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Vs_Aspartame_The_Verdict\"><\/span><b>Stevia Vs. Aspartame: The Verdict<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia and aspartame are both great alternatives to sugar. Of course, only when you take them in the right way. That means you don\u2019t get to over-consume them. However, when using them correctly, which of the two sugar substitutes is better for you? Ultimately this will depend on your fitness goals and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See, aspartame tastes better than stevia, doesn\u2019t have significant aftertastes, and can greatly enhance your food\u2019s flavor. On the other hand, stevia is believed to have more potential health benefits and is in some ways considered a safer sugar substitute. If you\u2019re not so particular on taste, stevia looks like a better option for your fitness goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Stevia_Vs._Aspartame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-10ae84de74.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sugar is attributed to several health repercussions when taken in excess. On the advice of nutritionists and dieticians, people are rapidly turning to sugar alternatives. These are specifically known as sugar substitutes or sweeteners. See, compared to sugar, sweeteners can have more health benefits when used correctly. 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