> This is a perfect example of how a little knowledge is dangerous. So is your own comment. 1. Aspartame doesn't release insulin, but it does provoke release

> This is a perfect example of how a little knowledge is dangerous. So is your own comment. 1. Aspartame doesn't release insulin, but it does provoke release of related hormones. Other artificial sweeteners DO stimulate insulin release. See my reply to my own comment for a quick sampling of relevant articles. 2. Yes, insulin is a generalized storage hormone, but fat is always ready to absorb, while muscle requires exercise to stimulate the absorption. Unless you're exercising heavily (which isn't most of us), my general point stands.