{"id":3643,"date":"2022-12-08T12:18:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T12:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dofasting.com\/?p=3643"},"modified":"2023-06-07T10:51:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T10:51:41","slug":"does-splenda-break-a-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/does-splenda-break-a-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Splenda Break a Fast?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_46 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/does-splenda-break-a-fast\/#Does_Splenda_Break_a_Fast\" title=\"Does Splenda Break a Fast?\">Does Splenda Break a Fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/does-splenda-break-a-fast\/#What_Is_Splenda\" title=\"What Is Splenda?\">What Is Splenda?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/does-splenda-break-a-fast\/#How_Splenda_Affects_Your_Overall_Weight_Loss_Results\" title=\"How Splenda Affects Your Overall Weight Loss Results\">How Splenda Affects Your Overall Weight Loss Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/does-splenda-break-a-fast\/#How_Splenda_Affects_Blood_Sugar_and_Insulin\" title=\"How Splenda Affects Blood Sugar and Insulin\">How Splenda Affects Blood Sugar and Insulin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/does-splenda-break-a-fast\/#How_Splenda_Affects_Gut_Health\" title=\"How Splenda Affects Gut Health\">How Splenda Affects Gut Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/does-splenda-break-a-fast\/#Does_Splenda_Have_Any_Health_Benefits\" title=\"Does Splenda Have Any Health Benefits?\">Does Splenda Have Any Health Benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/does-splenda-break-a-fast\/#Fasting-Friendly_Sweetener_Alternatives\" title=\"Fasting-Friendly Sweetener Alternatives\">Fasting-Friendly Sweetener Alternatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Splenda_Break_a_Fast\"><\/span>Does Splenda Break a Fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short \u2014 yes, Splenda <strong>does break a fast<\/strong>, and it doesn\u2019t matter what your <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/types-of-fasting\/\">fasting regimen<\/a> is.<\/p>\n<p>Splenda is produced from sucralose, and some research suggests that consuming sucralose might <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23633524\/\">affect blood sugar levels<\/a> and elevate insulin levels.<\/p>\n<p>It could be okay to consume small quantities of Splenda during a fast. Nonetheless, there are no guarantees about how your body will <strong>react <\/strong>to the sweetener, so it\u2019s recommended that you stick with putting Splenda into your coffee <strong>during your eating window<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Splenda\"><\/span>What Is Splenda?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Splenda is considered to be a low-calorie sweetener. It\u2019s usually used as an <strong>alternative to regular sugar<\/strong> in lower-calorie foods. However, Splenda has a different chemical structure than other artificial sweeteners.<\/p>\n<p>The main difference is that Splenda is made out of real sugar. Splenda is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/what-to-know-about-sucralose\">produced from sucralose <\/a>that\u2019s chemically altered to be <a href=\"https:\/\/ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1365-2621.1992.tb14345.x\">400\u2014700 times sweeter than sugar<\/a>\u00a0and without calories.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Splenda includes 95% D-glucose and maltodextrin, both of which are easily metabolized by the body, with a small amount of mainly indigestible sucralose.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?contenttypeid=76&amp;contentid=19868-1\">nutritional value of Splenda<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Protein<\/strong> \u2014 0 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fat<\/strong> \u2014 0 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> \u2014 0.9 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy<\/strong> \u2014 3.31 kcal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar<\/strong> \u2014 0.8 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potassium<\/strong> \u2014 0.04 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, Splenda is generally considered to be safe but can have some negative side effects. <strong>Further human testing is required<\/strong> to reach more accurate conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>The most essential thing is that you consume this artificial sweetener in moderation so that it does not harm your health.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Splenda_Affects_Your_Overall_Weight_Loss_Results\"><\/span>How Splenda Affects Your Overall Weight Loss Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/intermittent-fasting-for-weight-loss\/\">losing weight<\/a>, it\u2019s important to keep your caloric intake, blood glucose levels, and metabolic health in check. That\u2019s why Splenda might be a good alternative to sugar.<\/p>\n<p>However, evidence suggests that low-calorie artificial sweeteners might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4135487\/\">not significantly impact weight loss<\/a>. According to a meta-analysis of randomized trials, artificial sweeteners might help lower body weight only by about 1.7 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>Still, swapping regular sugar for Splenda might help limit calories and promote fat loss. If you struggle to keep track of your calories, you might want to try out the <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/\">DoFasting app<\/a>. It\u2019s an app that promotes healthy habits and helps you reach your weight loss goals.<\/p>\n<p>With the app&#8217;s <strong>calorie tracker<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll be able to monitor your food consumption at all times.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Splenda_Affects_Blood_Sugar_and_Insulin\"><\/span>How Splenda Affects Blood Sugar and Insulin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though artificial sweeteners have been marketed as being better than sugar in that they don\u2019t raise insulin or blood sugar levels, that\u2019s not entirely true.<\/p>\n<p>A study conducted on healthy, normal-weight adults, who were consuming artificial sweeteners on a daily basis, shows that sucralose <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21245879\/\">doesn\u2019t cause an insulin response<\/a> and has no effect on blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n<p>However, research on obese adults who do not normally consume artificial sweeteners found that it increased blood glucose levels by 14% and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23633524\/\">insulin levels by 20%<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>By looking at the findings, we could conclude that it might depend on how your body is <strong>used to the substance<\/strong>. Despite that, more research is needed to draw accurate conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>Intermittent fasting has been shown to improve insulin resistance and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8970877\/\">control glucose and lipid metabolism<\/a>. Therefore, Splenda might offset these <strong>health benefits<\/strong>. Besides, keeping your blood sugar levels in a regular range is vital during fasting, as it might increase your <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/natural-appetite-suppressant-foods\/\">appetite<\/a> otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>An increase in blood sugar levels or insulin spikes can create major health concerns for diabetics. Hence, if you have diabetes, you should limit Splenda&#8217;s consumption or consult a medical professional.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Splenda_Affects_Gut_Health\"><\/span>How Splenda Affects Gut Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some people do fasting to let their <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/fasting-for-gut-health\/\">gut rest<\/a>. Not consuming any food doesn\u2019t continually activate your digestive system. It also can be beneficial for your gut microbiome as it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-020-14676-4\">increases the amount and diversity<\/a> of good bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>However, a few animal studies have shown that sucralose <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18800291\/\">upsets the gut microbiome balance<\/a>. The <strong>good gut bacteria<\/strong> in your gut are essential for your overall health.<\/p>\n<p>The good bacteria <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25567038\/\">help your digestive and immune systems<\/a> and reduce inflammation in the body. Long-term inflammation can result in a variety of health issues, including diabetes and obesity.<\/p>\n<p>More research is needed to know whether Splenda is actually bad for gut health.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Splenda_Have_Any_Health_Benefits\"><\/span>Does Splenda Have Any Health Benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Splenda only has a few calories and is <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23668410\/#:~:text=Sucralose%20is%20a%20nonnutritive%2C%20zero,by%20diabetic%20and%20obese%20patients.\">sweeter than table sugar<\/a>. Therefore, you don\u2019t need much of it to sweeten your meal or drink. In this case, it might help regulate your calorie intake during weight loss or help prevent weight gain.<\/p>\n<p>Also, unlike other artificial sweeteners, Splenda <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3893787\/\">doesn\u2019t harm your teeth<\/a> or cause tooth decay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fasting-Friendly_Sweetener_Alternatives\"><\/span>Fasting-Friendly Sweetener Alternatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some common sweeteners that are safe during intermittent fasting, along with your black coffee.<\/p>\n<h3>Stevia<\/h3>\n<p>Stevia is a sugar substitute made from the leaves of the <strong>stevia plant<\/strong>. It\u2019s completely natural, compared to Splenda, and has no artificial ingredients, carbs, or calories.<\/p>\n<p>Stevia is only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/what-is-stevia\">100 to 300 times sweeter than sugar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The sweetener doesn\u2019t contain any calories and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32257884\/\">doesn\u2019t raise insulin levels<\/a>. Therefore, Stevia <strong>doesn\u2019t break a fast<\/strong>. Also, research done on Stevia and <strong>autophagy <\/strong>shows that the sweetener <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31455125\/\">doesn\u2019t affect cellular processes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, use a few drops of the product because too much of it might still interfere with your intermittent fasting routine.<\/p>\n<h3>Monk fruit<\/h3>\n<p>Monk fruit is a calorie-free sweetener that\u2019s about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It\u2019s a fruit plant that grows in China.<\/p>\n<p>The sweetener has no carbs or fat, and therefore, it shouldn\u2019t break your fast. However, some research shows that it <a href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/21351724\">can cause an insulin response<\/a> in some people.<\/p>\n<p>Monk fruit is still a better sweetener than Splenda since it doesn\u2019t have any calories, is <strong>one of the best natural sweeteners<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2022.870394\/full\">contains mogrosides<\/a>. Mogroside is an antioxidant that gives sweeteners to monk fruit.<\/p>\n<h3>Erythritol<\/h3>\n<p>Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called <strong>sugar alcohol<\/strong> used as an alternative to sugar.<\/p>\n<p>The sweetener has zero calories. Moreover, your small intestine quickly absorbs it and gets it out of your body. This implies that Erythinol <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/what-is-erythritol\">doesn\u2019t transform into energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sugar alcohol <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8039489\/\">doesn\u2019t spike your blood sugar levels<\/a> or cause an insulin response. Therefore it is a better sweetener than Splenda during your fasting window.<\/p>\n<p>Erythritol is a non-nutritive sweetener that, in some people, increases cravings. When fasting, keep this in mind and replace erythritol with stevia, monk fruit, or other sweeteners if needed.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Does Splenda Break a Fast: Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Splenda is an artificial sweetener that can be used as a go-to sweetener to replace table sugar. However, Splenda does break a fast since it can cause an insulin response and influence blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n<p>You can only consume it on your eating window.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, if you\u2019re intermittent fasting for gut rest, weight loss, or to burn fat, choose fasting-safe, calorie-free, natural sweeteners such as stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Splenda Break a Fast? In short \u2014 yes, Splenda does break a fast, and it doesn\u2019t matter what your fasting regimen is. Splenda is produced from sucralose, and some research suggests that consuming sucralose might affect blood sugar levels and elevate insulin levels. 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