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Review of the Scientific Evidence and Technical Opinion on Noncaloric Sweetener Consumption in Gastrointestinal Diseases

Review of the Scientific Evidence and Technical Opinion on Noncaloric Sweetener Consumption in Gastrointestinal Diseases

N Bueno-Hernández, R Vázquez-Frías, A T Abreu Y Abreu, P Almeda-Valdés, L A Barajas-Nava, R I Carmona-Sánchez, J Chávez-Sáenz, A Consuelo-Sánchez, A J Espinosa-Flores, V Hernández-Rosiles, G Hernández-Vez, etc.

Rev Gastroenterol Mex. Oct-Dec 2019;84(4):492-510.

PMID: 31564473

Abstract:

The present review of noncaloric sweeteners (NCSs) by the Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología was carried out to analyze and answer some of the most frequent questions and concerns about NCS consumption in patients with gastrointestinal disorders, through a thorough review of the medical literature. A group of gastroenterologists and experts on nutrition, toxicology, microbiology, and endocrinology reviewed and analyzed the published literature on the topic. The working group formulated conclusions, based on the scientific evidence published, to give an opinion with respect to NCS ingestion. Current evidence does not confirm the carcinogenic potential of NCSs. However, the studies analyzed showed that saccharin could have a proinflammatory effect and that polyols can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and manifestations, depending on the dose and type of compound. The ingestion of xylitol, erythritol, sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame K, and saccharin could increase the secretion of the gastrointestinal hormones that regulate intestinal motility, and stevia and its derivatives could have a favorable effect on the percentage of liver fat. Caution should be taken in recommending aspartame consumption in patients with chronic liver disease because it reduces the ratio of branched-chain amino acids to aromatic amino acids. In addition, NCS ingestion could modify the composition of the intestinal microbiota, having an effect on gastrointestinal symptoms and manifestations. It is important to continue conducting causality studies on humans to be able to establish recommendations on NSC consumption.

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Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP106372558	Aspartame Acesulfame		106372-55-8	Price

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