Why does everything have sucralose?

[Amethyst73]

I would really like to try alot of products out there that Whey protein supplements, and pre-workouts. However I am SO hard pressed to find a product without Corn Syrup solids or sucralose. There are so many controversial studies out on this and it amazes me how people that work so hard to be healthy have to search for a product that is too. What is wrong with Stevia or Xylitol? Why does everyone use sucralose? It's irritating and very discouraging.

[OT2000]

There are plenty of products with stevia, not so much Xylitol. Usually they’re labeled “natural”. Stevia can be very bitter which will destroy a protein flavor. Sucralose is better at sweetness without sacrificing a flavor change. If you’re concerned about sucralose, limit your consumption especially since supplements are supporting, not a necessity.

[powercage]

The body of evidence isn't really that controversial right now.

[MentalistMan]

Some of the Kaged whey isolate flavours are corn syrup/Sucralose free. If you're really dead-set on getting a protein powder without those, check this out. I personally don't worry about Sucralose though.

https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/k...n-isolate.html

[lucia316]

The body of evidence isn't really that controversial right now.

This. Stop listening to the Food Babe. Stevia is just as processed as sucralose. Unless you're super dosing these things, you'll be fine.

What's really irritating is how people still get duped into believing things are bad when they aren't. Worse, they claim to have looked at the body of evidence, but in reality have not, so we have threads like this.

[Farley1324]

I like sucralose. It makes my 0 calorie energy drinks taste good. I'm way down on soda consumption

Also, a lot of bodybuilders or other physique or strength/performance athletes aren't as concerned with health as you imply. There's a bit of the 'whatever it takes' attitude out there

[eatyourspinach]

Some interesting notes on stevia https://suppversity.blogspot.com/201...tite-food.html

[poison]

This. Stop listening to the Food Babe. Stevia is just as processed as sucralose. Unless you're super dosing these things, you'll be fine.

What's really irritating is how people still get duped into believing things are bad when they aren't. Worse, they claim to have looked at the body of evidence, but in reality have not, so we have threads like this.

Not everyone is claiming that it's natural, or not. It's more whether it's healthy or harmful. Sucralose has no benefits besides reduction of sugar intake and associated issues; stevia may. I'd rather use the one that has benefits (and I understand the jury is out on that).

[lucia316]

Not everyone is claiming that it's natural, or not. It's more whether it's healthy or harmful. Sucralose has no benefits besides reduction of sugar intake and associated issues; stevia may. I'd rather use the one that has benefits (and I understand the jury is out on that).

No I understand that. I don't think my rant was very clear. I'm approaching from the "natrual" standpoint. Claiming that Stevia extract is a more natural product versus Sucralose is the point.

As to healthy or harmful, I think the issue with harmful is fairly clear based on what we know, either way. As to beneficial? I agree with you there with the potential and jury being out.

I'm just looking at it from the perspective of "Sucralose is harmful therefore I need a more 'natural' substitute like stevia." That's straight BS perpetuated by ignorance and/or people with an agenda.

[mozzag]

Sucralose causes horrible acne breakouts along my forehead, jaw and cheeks.

For the past month and a bit I was ON Gold Standard Whey, RedCon1 MRE and a BCAA all containing Sucralose.
I stopped at 3 weeks ago and my acne is only 65% gone.

Artificial sweeteners are chaos, do not ever use.

[lucia316]

Sucralose causes horrible acne breakouts along my forehead, jaw and cheeks.

For the past month and a bit I was ON Gold Standard Whey, RedCon1 MRE and a BCAA all containing Sucralose.
I stopped at 3 weeks ago and my acne is only 65% gone.

Artificial sweeteners are chaos, do not ever use.

Because correlation always = causation, amirite?