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Is xylitol safe to use
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Sooo bad for you
And damage good gut bacteria!!
drives me crazy that my aunts and mom still drink Diet Coke,,, LIGHT food etc.. and they wonder why they have memory issues!
I took it all the time, my mood changed so much, seen an article about it and links to depression and stopped taken it and mood when back to normal!!!
Microbiome is key!!!!
It’s where the health starts!!!
Yes! Thank you Dr!!!
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You are awesome! Thank you for helping educate others, so they can take charge of their health!
They are now adding sucrolose to all drinks even those that aren’t diet!
What about sucralose?
How do you heal leaky gut?
Lisa Crawford
Been working on my hashimotos/ thryoid issues for awhile. Started Keto diet and I do feel better, but been adding dairy with it,, is dairy a huge No for hypothyroid patients ? thyroid is destroyed completely on ultrasound… I take selenium, zinc, liquid Vit Dwith K2, still trying to get down to my lean self that I was when I was a personal trainer.. not a fun journey
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I have several autoimmune illnesses, tested positive for Alpha-1 Antritrypsin Deficiency, have pituitary tumor, hashimoto, ANA test positive, and have hypothyroidism. I take 14 different medications, how may I improve my immune system?
Start by addressing your gut health!
Thank you Megan Priest
When I was pregnant I was addicted to gum .. I’ve been pregnant 3 times that’s a lot of gum I’ve chewed
What is effect of Stevia on blood sugar?
I haven’t had soda for over a year cause of all the junk! I hate the way it all taste! I’m working on the rest of my diet!
What about low amounts of sf things on the keto diet..I only use things in my coffee other than that… No sugars at all
Is sucralose better than aspartame?
BTW – I’m loving the 6 week program, I’m in my third week!
So for the Hashimotos/Thyroid people we should do AIP. over Keto. I have Type 2 as well. I love Keto it works. AIP is so strict
Probably should cut out that dairy then.. 🙂
I use swerve!
You are awesome! And what a sweet soul you have.
neither sucralose or aspartame is good. use neither.
What about erythritol?
Is stevia ok?
Stevia is great! Of course everything in moderation…
I tried Stevia – I just hate the awful taste! I’d use honey, but honey is 40% fructose too and still not good if you’re cutting sugar
Stevia is disgusting. The taste lingers too. I use coconut sugar or I just don’t eat sugar.
Tried Xylitol and Maltilol – both are yucky
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My grandfather had diabetes and used Splenda in everything and he cooked with it. He was told not to eat sugar. He thought he was making a good choice. What can be used as a safe alternative to sugar?
I like stevia
I think stevia is the best choice.
Good that’s what I try to use most of the time!
Blue Agave
I had side effects from stevia. I know most people dont. Made me feel like I was stroking out.
What is a safe sweetner
What about swerve?
Yeah I use stevia unless baking then I use swerve most often. Hopefully it’s not too horrible as it more in the naturally derived basket than the artificially created ones.
Jennifer Kotila Walden it looks pretty good. I would avoid it if you have SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Usually associated with GI bloating.
The Office of Dr. Brad Shook thanks! I’ve thought about testing but never have. I may have to consider it someday.
What is a healthy alternative to sugar?
Thanks, Dr. B. – interesting videos & I appreciate your focus on major issues!
Splenda heated!!!!!!omg. Yes, my father was exposed to Agent Orange….many health issues.
Once had a friend who put Equal in chili! It was horrid. I ate crackers and cheese
Stevia has erythritol – is that evil as well?
I’ve had half of my fillings replaced$$$$
No antiperspirant-
What do you enjoy eating?
How bout monkfruit?
This is a good overview… http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/monk-fruit-vs-stevia#disadvantages-of-monk-fruit3
Thank you Dr.!
Is coconut sugar ok?
No one answered 🙁
Acesulfamae potassium is a nasty sweetener too.
Sucralose and xylitol are these safe sweeteners
I am allergic to Aspartame.
I agree. It makes Keto a lil more difficult. :/
I’m trying pyure now it’s stevia but taste better.
Betty, this looks good!
Haven’t watched whole video yet so I don’t know if you address this but what about stevia? Swerve? Xylitol? Monk fruit?
OMG I had no idea that splenda heated did this … throwing it in garbage right now!!!
What is the best sweetener to use???
Stevia is probably the best, but some people react to it.
Was told by my pediatric neurologist to stay away from aspertaime in the 80s, didn’t really say why…when I was diagnosed with epilepsy but he did not link it with the epilepsy when he told me…just told me to stay away
Christine Sohl Klemzak. This made me think of our Crush.
Ugh!
Jean Robson
Good afternoon Dr. Brad, thank you and enjoy your beautiful Sunday with your family
What about Zylitol? What is the effect?
The sugar alcohols like Xylitol May promote small intestinal bacterial overgrowth… But there are worse things.
Thank you, that’s good to know.
Oh, and I spelled Zylitol the way I did because that is the brand I buy. I do have IBS, so knowing that is very helpful. I try to only use it once a week on Sunday morning for a hot tea.
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What can you use then? I’ve tried alternatives and can’t use most of it
I think i heard Xylitol can be poisonous to dogs