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Asking for Self, Female, 25 years old, Fsd

I've been using artificial sweeteners since last 5/6 yrs like canderal/sucral/stevia But my family says that I shouldn't be using these as im TTC. Is there any scientific background of this? Any side affects? And what alternative can be used other than sugar and sweeteners?

General Practitioner in Karachi - Asst. Prof. Dr. Uzma Hameed

Asst. Prof. Dr. Uzma Hameed - General Practitioner

MBBS, Mphil | Karachi

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yes artificial sweeteners are not good for heart health instead of this use natural sweeteners like honey or gurh but in less quntity

General Physician in Okara - Dr. Sonia Aslam

Is there any indication for using artificial sweeteners? Like Diabetes or Obesity or just a lifestyle change? Because different conditions have different management and yes artificial sweeteners are hazardous for health.

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Mainly life style change as diabetes runs in family and definitely to maintain weight

5 years ago

General Physician in Okara - Dr. Sonia Aslam

Good to hear that there is no problem....as yet :). As you go for life style modification please choose healthier options i.e natural sweeteners like honey and fruits. Artificial sweeteners trick our brains in a way that we start consuming artificially sweetened food in excessive quantity in a guilt free manner; also other options like fruits appear less appealing to us once we get used to the taste of sweeteners.

5 years ago

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Alright Thanks Dr.

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