Andrew Huberman· PhD
So the first takeaway from this is, if you're going to consume artificial sweeteners, it's really important that you do that not in conjunction with foods that increase blood glucose.
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So the first takeaway from this is, if you're going to consume artificial sweeteners, it's really important that you do that not in conjunction with foods that increase blood glucose.
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The small laboratory has done studies in humans, both in adults and in children, showing that if the flavor of artificial sweeteners is paired with maltodextrin, and then the maltodextrin is removed, that the artificial sweetener taste itself can subsequently increase insulin in the bloodstream.
So if you're going to enjoy diet soda, be my guest, but do it while not while consuming food. in particular, foods that raise blood glucose because what these studies show is that they can disrupt blood sugar management by way of the insulin glucose system.