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Sugar substitutes : The perceived benefits and drawbacks

Sweet is an integral part of our life. But too much of sweetness can have adverse effects on oral health as well the overall health. Amongst all these concerns, the need for a healthier substitute has aroused which not only satiates your sugar cravings but also has no side effects on health. There are many sweeteners available in the market which can solve the above mentioned problem. But amongst the wide choices that are available, which one is the best and comparatively a healthier option? Artificial Sweeteners What is an artificial sweetener? Artificial sweeteners are non-nutritive and a better option than the table top sweetener and any other   high - sucrose item.   An artificial sweetener does the same job as your regular sugar, the only difference is, it does not have any nutritive value to it. Even though it comes across as a great replacement to sugar, it surely has some adverse side effects. Side effects of artificial sweetener Some scie...