The Search for Sugar Supplements… continues to be an ongoing research by man.

The word Supplement, it’s definition, something added to complete a thing, make up for a deficiency, or extend or strengthen the whole. 

By all the demands, the needs, or a criteria for a healthier life style, man has used several natural supplements or the word replacements, may better describe them.

Yet it seems we have this unsatisfied desire for something sweet, and  lots of it, since it is really difficult today to find a food product that does not have sugar in it.  Our crave for sweetness has led this movement now for generations, with little thought to the consequences of our actions.

Then by some strike upon mankind,  we woke up , and if you look at when all the the so called SUPPLEMENTS, sweeteners (artificial), all have been created in the last 50 years.

Why are we to Continue on this endless path to replace what comes naturally… is the so called supplements are just not satisfying our taste buds… or the  adverse effects of its use, are becoming known through a period of time.

Through continuous studies of these products which will be listed shortly, you can find endless pros and cons on each one of the products. If this is indeed the case, and you are seeking a need to supplement your sugar intake and not have adverse health effects, how do you make the right decision?

For that very same question is why man is still seeking…to have his sweet, without no limitations, and no health effects.

 I have listed some  ingredients… that have been  used to supplement  sugar or replace where sugar is normally used .

I have  included artificial sweeteners (they have variety of chemical and brand names).

Some other replacement ingredients, example, licorice is a natural sweetener that adds no calories and may be consumed by diabetics. 

 You may find some may still contain sugar in a different form, changing the  flavor or digestibility of the food.

  Also another form of sugar mayprovides fewer calories or more sweetness per calorie.

Sugar supplements may be placed into these groups

• non-sugar sweeteners
• sugar substitute

• artificial sweeteners

The list below is a partial list to give you an idea of some of sugar substitutes:

• sorbitol
• xylitol
• honey
• licorice
• stevia
• saccharine
• aspartame
• sucralose
• neotame
• acesulfame potassium

In Conclusion, ” Moderation and consumption of sugar may be the first step to a healthier life.

Next know your intake, and take the actions to have your blood sugars tested and seek professional advice regarding the change in your diet.

This concludes the second series on Sugar, stay close by for The Unknown Sugars.