Have you heard of allulose? If not, you will soon enough and the name will soon be everywhere. It’s a new, super-low-calorie natural sweetener that’s being produced by the makers of Splenda under the name “Dolcia Prima” (and supposedly it tastes “amazing”).
What is it made from?
Allulose is derived from fermented corn and claimed to be non-GMO but this article clearly states otherwise and the producer of allulose even admits to it’s syrup being GMO! This low-cal sweetener is almost identical to sucrose (table sugar) and fructose, contains 90% fewer calories than sugar, and is indigestible by our bodies.
The reason allulose isn’t digested is because our bodies lack the necessary enzymes to break the stuff down once it reaches the gut. Which means that if you down more than a few tablespoons, you’ll probably be in for some major stomach issues!
It’s “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) but considering that the FDA makes those designations based on studies done by the manufacturer, that in itself isn’t very reassuring.
What About Side Effects?
The manufacturers state that allulose is “well-tolerated.” (eye roll)
A study showed that one of eight people consuming allulose over a 12-week period experienced ADVERSE DIGESTIVE SYMPTOMS. Another study showed that large doses of allulose can DAMAGE THE INTESTINAL TRACT and cause diarrhea.
Artificial sweeteners are being exposed for disrupting gut flora balance, which effects our microbiome (the environment where our bodies breaks down food to release energy and produces vitamins).
THIS STUDY noted the below in a human trial.
The notable responses included nausea, bloating, borborygmi, colic, flatulence, headache, satiety, appetite diminution, and diarrhea
Larger, independent trials need to be done, addressing safety concerns such as liver toxicity or microbial dysbiosis, but if we need to test a product to see if it’s toxic, that to me in and of itself is a red flag! I’ve already seen it in some ingredient lists on packaged goods and I’m sure you will start to see it too! In my opinion, it’s just another artificial sweetener like aspartame, Splenda, erythritol, and stevia. Why do we have to keep eating processed crap? It’s only going to make up feel crappy!
BETTER SWEETENER ALTERNATIVES ARE…..
• Raw honey
• Yacon Syrup and
• Blackstrap Molasses….Not only are these better, but they’re actually HEALTHY FOR YOU and I talk about the benefits of each in their posts.
Great Read, thanks for all the info. I’ve been trying to get my in laws off of all those nasty artificial sugars for the sweet tea (were from Texas) lol why do these companies want to keep poisoning us?? I always wonder, if they feed that crap to there family’s knowing what it does?!
Glad to get the word out Melinda! I hope you pass it along to your family too! These companies just are money hungry and are just looking for new ways to feed the human body with addicting sugars..cuz they know it’s addictive!
Earlier my mom and friends were debating about fake sugar and low fat things. But I told them as long as you eat clean ingredients, you’ll be healthy. And I learned that from you! Keep spreading awareness of the lies these companies tell us about loosing weight with these weird sweetning chemicals. Your making a difference!
Awwww I’m so honored to have been an influence in your life Sofia! And you are doing a great job at passing along the info. We need more people like you! Keep doing what you’re doing!
So glad for the heads up in this new crap that they’re trying to tell us is healthy. Yuck. Thanks Chic??
Always happy to help spread the word Tina!
I wish I had the emojis on my computer to express both my shock, intrigue, eye rolling, and general THANKFULNESS for people like you SPEAKING the TRUTH!!! Blackstrap Molasses and soaked Dates are my fav… and kudos to you for the info on “soaking” certain foods too! BRAVO! PROCESSED CRAP = CRAPPY!
Hahaha yes girl! I also love soaking dates! REAL food is always the way to go and can solve so many illness issues
Wow, I’m so impressed, I thought it was going to be revolutionary and a healthy alternative but now I now that’s not that way, thank you very very for sharing this information and for clearing this topic up.
Oh it’s my pleasure. It’s always best to stick to REAL unprocessed foods 🙂
I hadn’t heard of this so will keep an eye out! Thanks!
No problem Jo! Keep your eyes peeled!
Thanks for sharing this Bethany ! I’ll make sure no one I low eats this stuff! It’s crazy what people try to come up with to help with “weight loss”. Like just eat real food ad exercise and you’re good to go!
Right?!? Thanks for helping spread the word Marla! It’s just so irritating and really what’s causing so much illness in this world
omg! thank you bethany for this post. it should be illegal. makes me so angry and sad at the same time.
Right?! It makes me sad too