> This draws down sugar from the blood. To avoid a cortisol response.. I mean, so does running, swimming, watching an exciting movie.. > This study seems to c

> This draws down sugar from the blood. To avoid a cortisol response.. I mean, so does running, swimming, watching an exciting movie.. > This study seems to confirm that fake sugar is harmful. This study confirms no such thing. > have family who drink fake-sugar cola products - these don't help their weight. Yes but (probably) not because the fake sugar but because their palette is too sweet focused. You need dietary change to lose weight. > I've seen one person fall apart 'mentally' within 1/2 hour of drinking an electrolyte beverage made with sucralose and other fake sugar. I've seen someone have a heart attack after crossing paths with a black cat. I don't think it was the cats fault.