sugar alcohols

[brew]

I notice all the low carb products now have these instead of sugars. So, what's the difference. Does your body treat them any different then straight sugars ?

 

[Presser]

I also would like to know if they spike insulin the same way as sugar, if so, then they are a waste i would think

 

[Presser]

BUMP, I REALY WANT TO KNOW IF THEY SPIKE UR INSULIN

 

[Cordoba]

Sugar alcohol has little to no effect on insulin in small quantitys, although large amounts can spike insulin. Sugar alcohol contains 1.5 - 3 calories per gram (depending on type). Bloating and diarrhea can occur when sugar alcohols are eaten in excessive amounts. Sugar alcohols can cause a laxative effect. Weight gain has been seen when these products are overeaten. The American Diabetes Association claims that sugar alcohols are acceptable in a moderate amount but should not be eaten in excess.

 

[Presser]

thnx bro, very good explanation, now the sme could be said about eating sugar in excess amounts,lol, so do you think they are that much better?

 

[Cordoba]

I'd think splenda is superior, better taste, no calories, no insulin spike.

 

[Presser]

Thats all my wife and I use! We go through 2 gallons of unsweetened coolaid soft drink mixed with splenda a day, its the best tasing stuff around and actualy quenches my thirst unlike the other sugar substitutes like equal and sweet and low.

 

[Cordoba]

Kool-aid and splenda...mmmmmmm I use that as well when I need something other then water.

 

[Presser]

yeah it tastes great, I cant drink straight water to much, I even used the splenda drink right up to my show and it was fine, good stuff

 

[DB006]

i know this sounds really stupid, but if you make koolaid and splenda out of springwater then that counts as water intake? obviously?

 

[Presser]

yeah bro, why wouldnt it? or maybe I misunderstand, sorry?

 

[Presser]

you mean preshow load? if so yeah i do