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Sure, but if using artificial sweeteners take me in a calorie deficit, I will lose weight. If I use sugars instead, that would give me more calories and I would
by koonsolo 4y ago
Sure, but if using artificial sweeteners take me in a calorie deficit, I will lose weight. If I use sugars instead, that would give me more calories and I would gain weight.
- abhaynayar 4y agoSure, that makes sense in the short-term, but is overly reductive and does not take into account second-order effects that may matter in the long-term. Calorie deficit will surely make you lose weight, but should only be taken as a guiding star when the goal is to lose weight and maintain it over the long-term.
- hedora 4y agoThe studies show the opposite. The caloric sweeteners make you hungry and slow down your metabolism. Even if you are calorie counting (like the mice) the weight gain from lower metabolism is greater than the weight gain from having an equivalently sweet drink made from sugar. High fructose corn syrup has a similar effect, but also delivers calories. If you want to drink soda, or eat sweetened things while losing weight, your best bet is to eat real sugar.
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