Sucralose: the Effects on the Human Body
Running head: Sucralose: The effects on the Human body
Sucralose: The effects on the Human body
W. F. Ingram
Brandman University
Author Note
This outline was prepared for FSNU-200: Human Nutrition, taught by Dr. Ludwig
Abstract
In this paper, I will discuss the impact that artificial sweeteners are having on the American Diet. I will explore the artificial sweetener Sucralose, in detail. I will describe, in brief, the history and uses of Sucralose. I will explore the effects that Sucralose has the human body, and some of the controversies surrounding this additive. Finally, I will present my argument that Sucralose, in moderation is a safe alternative to table sugar.
The average American adult consumes about 20 teaspoons of sugar each day. The consumption of this quantity of sugar has lasting and drastic impacts on the health of these individuals. (Zelman, 2012). These effects include: dental problems, type II diabetes, obesity and a wide array of other adverse health effects. One of the easiest ways to decrease the amount of sugar within our diets is to replace the sugar with an artificial means of sweeting our food and beverages.
By substituting article sweeteners for the real thing, individuals are able to satisfy their sweet tooth without packing on the pounds or suffering from sugar related health problems. This idea has resulted in an expanding number of forms of artificial sugars entering the food market. Along with the explosion of options has come a controversy as to whether these sugar substitutes are a healthy alternative, or if they may be having their own negative effects on our health. In this paper, I will explore the possible effects of one of these sugar substitute Sucralose, and present why I believe it is a safe alternative to table sugar. The compound Sucralose is created via a multistep process that involves adding a tiny amount of chlorine to table sugar which alters the molecule of the sugar. Its use as a sweetener was
Sucralose: The effects on the Human body
W. F. Ingram
Brandman University
Author Note
This outline was prepared for FSNU-200: Human Nutrition, taught by Dr. Ludwig
Abstract
In this paper, I will discuss the impact that artificial sweeteners are having on the American Diet. I will explore the artificial sweetener Sucralose, in detail. I will describe, in brief, the history and uses of Sucralose. I will explore the effects that Sucralose has the human body, and some of the controversies surrounding this additive. Finally, I will present my argument that Sucralose, in moderation is a safe alternative to table sugar.
The average American adult consumes about 20 teaspoons of sugar each day. The consumption of this quantity of sugar has lasting and drastic impacts on the health of these individuals. (Zelman, 2012). These effects include: dental problems, type II diabetes, obesity and a wide array of other adverse health effects. One of the easiest ways to decrease the amount of sugar within our diets is to replace the sugar with an artificial means of sweeting our food and beverages.
By substituting article sweeteners for the real thing, individuals are able to satisfy their sweet tooth without packing on the pounds or suffering from sugar related health problems. This idea has resulted in an expanding number of forms of artificial sugars entering the food market. Along with the explosion of options has come a controversy as to whether these sugar substitutes are a healthy alternative, or if they may be having their own negative effects on our health. In this paper, I will explore the possible effects of one of these sugar substitute Sucralose, and present why I believe it is a safe alternative to table sugar. The compound Sucralose is created via a multistep process that involves adding a tiny amount of chlorine to table sugar which alters the molecule of the sugar. Its use as a sweetener was