are sugar alcohol sweeteners like erythritol and xylitol good?

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Answer 1

Erythritol is ideal : Sugar alcohols vary. Some have almost the same effect on blood sugar as regular sugar (maltitol). This is called glycemic index. Erythritol has the lowest glycemic index and calories per gram and is the best.

Answer 2

Sugar alcohols: The funny thing about sugar alcohols is that they reconstitute into actual sugar once digested. So a product can be marketed as "sugar-free" if it contains sugar alcohols, but after absorption there's sugar again. It's a marketing ploy. So yes, sugar alcohols can have bad effects on your body just like sugar.

Answer 3

No: Should be check by the doctor specially if it is. Accompanied by something else such as excessive drinking.

Answer 4

No: Normal urine smells like urine. If something in the diaper keeps smelling like sugar, the parents should take the diaper and the baby in to see the doctor.

Answer 5

No: This could be due to sugar spilling into your urine. This is a potentially deadly situation. You need to be seen now.

Answer 6

No: Urine should smell like urine and nothing else. If urine smells like anything else it is not normal. You need to check with your doctor asap.

Answer 7

May be: The urinary smell depend upon many factors . It is well known that urine takes on the smell of the food you eat- asparagus is good example. Many medications impart their own smell- Ampicillin is the good example. Diseases like diabetese can cause a sweet odor . Many urinary tract infections cause their peculiar smells .There is no such thing as normal urine smell- there is no odor when fresh.Zk.

Answer 8

No: Not normal to have sweet smellimg urine. Have your urine evaluated by your primary doctor or urologist. Are you diabetic? If so are your blood sugars well controlled? You should see a physician to check your fasting blood sugar.

Answer 9

No: Get evaulated, could be diabetes or other problem.

Answer 10

urine: No--- you might want to have a blood test for diabetes...Call your primary care doctor.

Answer 11

Most often: food!: The first thing that comes to mind, of course, is diabetes. But for many pregnant women, kidney function changes. Often, the same morning a pregnant women drinks a big glass of orange juice, we'll find sugar in her urine sample. However, that is not to say we ignore the findings -- all pregnant women do get tested for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks.

Answer 12

Glucosuria: Normal blood sugar is maintained by adequate Insulin production and utilization. If you are a diabetic and sugar remains high your kidneys will try to remove sugar to normalize blood levels. This is not ideal. It means your blood level is remaining above 250 at times and also sugar in your urine can allow for infections.

Answer 13

Healthy sugar is OK : There is increasing evidence that sweetened drinks can be detrimental to health, according to many nutritionists and physicians. The same applies to sweet and carbonated drinks, according to dentists. If a woman thinks she needs to replace fluids and electrolytes after intense exercise and/or sweating, she could have a low-calorie sports drink along with a piece of fruit or other healthful snack.

Answer 14

Avoid sports drinks: Most of the research shows that sports drinks are not beneficial. Eat a healthful diet and drink good water and you will feet better and save money.

Answer 15

Absolutely.: Chocolate, fat, video games - anything that gives instant pleasure is likely to have a corresponding addiction. Yes, that, too.

Answer 16

Yes: Internet, video games to name a few.

Answer 17

Depressant: Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. It eventually lowers your mood. The "buzz" that people feel when intoxicated is related to the lowering of inhibitions due to the depressant effect on the brain. Chronic alcoholics often need larger amounts of alcohol to achieve this effect which often lasts for a shorter period. This creates a vicious cycle and sustained abuse.

Answer 18

Time to stop: If you are having this problem, it is time to quit. I would recommend starting a good diet and exercise program. Alcoholics anonymous is a good start. Also, daily multivitamins, omega three fatty acids in the form of fish oil help. Also, have a complete physical.

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