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Artificial Sweeteners and Blood Glucose
1:53:26 - 2:01:59 (08:33)
A discussion regarding the effects of non-sugar sweeteners like Stevia on the blood glucose levels when consumed in moderation versus when consumed in excess. The adverse effects on the gut microbiome of some artificial sweeteners are also pointed out.
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The best way to determine if you are in a fasted or fed state is by wearing a continuous glucose monitor and measuring your blood glucose levels.
1:53:26 - 1:55:03 (01:37)
Summary
The best way to determine if you are in a fasted or fed state is by wearing a continuous glucose monitor and measuring your blood glucose levels. However, if you have recently eaten a meal, even a small snack could break your fast.
ChapterArtificial Sweeteners and Blood Glucose
EpisodeEffects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Ingesting sugar post-dinner can disrupt the expression of circadian genes related to fasting and sleep, while fat fasting is a way to be flexible with feeding and non-feeding windows.
1:55:03 - 1:58:05 (03:02)
Summary
Ingesting sugar post-dinner can disrupt the expression of circadian genes related to fasting and sleep, while fat fasting is a way to be flexible with feeding and non-feeding windows. Being strict about when to start and end your feeding window is important, even if you aren't using a continuous glucose monitor.
ChapterArtificial Sweeteners and Blood Glucose
EpisodeEffects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
In moderation, plant-based non-sugar sweeteners like Stevia have minimal impact on overall blood glucose levels, while artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose may have detrimental effects on the gut microbiome when consumed in excess.
1:58:05 - 2:01:59 (03:53)
Summary
In moderation, plant-based non-sugar sweeteners like Stevia have minimal impact on overall blood glucose levels, while artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose may have detrimental effects on the gut microbiome when consumed in excess. It is also unclear whether non-artificial plant-based sweeteners like Stevia break a fast.