Stevia and hunger

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(G. Andrew Duthie) #21

Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

Stevia, for most people, does not provoke a rise in glucose. And that would certainly lead you to believe that it doesn’t elevate insulin. But this is an area where individual variation comes into play. Some people see a rise in glucose from sweeteners that “shouldn’t” cause a rise in glucose. Some people, when they eat something sweet (or even think about eating, for that matter) release insulin.

That’s why @carl usually advises that the best thing to do when it comes to sweeteners is test, test, test, to see whether a given sweetener works for you.

It sucks, but that’s how it goes.

(Steven Cook) #22

I guess I’ll just try and get used to the taste of unsweetened ketoaide! :grin:

(I like to post memes!) #23

Other sweeteners might work for you! I use a shot or two of Mio, I believe it’s got aspartame. (Yes I know that’s not good for me)

(Steven Cook) #24

Googled it, looks like it’s got Ace-k and sucralose.

#25

I haven’t heard anyone refer to the “cephalic release of insulin” in this thread yet and this is where I think the largest part of this individual variation comes into play when it comes to stevia, or any sweetener.

All this means is that the brain (“cephalic”) will cause the body to release some insulin in response to either just looking at food or tasting something sweet. This cephalic release is generally considered to be very small in comparison to the release caused from actual food, but I doubt that this has been extensively tested across a diverse group of people.

#26

Interesting

(ShowMeTheKeto) #27

Thanks everyone for the interesting information!

#28

These can also be symptoms of not getting enough sodium! If you haven’t already, try drinking a couple cups of salty broth or bouillon per day. This can make a big difference when you’re just starting out.

#29

Hello, I’m kind of new at this- so forgive me if I’m going about this reply wrong.

I’m having a hard time fully grasping all of Insulin’s effects and also the impact AS can have on us.

I was wondering what your’s and other people’s thoughts would be in my example.

I believe I’m keto-adapted. I have reached my goal weight. I am now happy with my blood sugars (was pre-diabetic).

I like Stevia- currently use it only in my morning cup of coffee. I like diet pepsi and diet coke- currently these are my crutches for social situations or treats.

I monitor pretty frequently and am pretty sure AS does not affect my BS at all. I do recognize that AS does start to increase my cravings for more AS or other sweets- but it has been very manageable for me, thus far.

I have no idea of what it is doing to my pancreas (insulin). I was wondering if I would be able to see a drop in my BS after taking AS- because I haven’t had any carbs (insulin stimulated/released) may push BS down? Any insight/comments/suggestion?

Should I think less about it- lol? I am aware insulin has a lot of other roles in other processes in the body. Do we think that AS can cause an insulin release that would be significant in these areas? Or perhaps the insulin response to 1 packet of AS is so minimal it is not significant. Do people think this minor pancreatic stimulation has any long-term health of the pancreas (islet cells etc.)

I think this was an old post- but i was very intrigued by some of the comments.

Thanks!:smiley: