Compared with common sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose, tagatose exists only in tiny amounts in nature. It ...

A widely-used sugar substitute found in products marketed to people with diabetes may involve more risks than rewards. In a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers from ...

If you are trying to manage your blood sugar or simply reduce your sugar intake, switching to natural sweeteners can make a big difference. Regular sugar causes sudden spikes in blood glucose and ...

Sugar substitutes add sweetness with little effect on blood sugar, helping manage blood sugar levels. Natural options like stevia, monk fruit and allulose are low-calorie and gentle on blood sugar.

Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A growing body of evidence suggests that sugar substitutes negatively impact heart disease and stroke risk. (Getty Images) (Bill ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Xylitol showed prothrombotic properties that could elevate consumers’ risk for incident CVD events. The sugar ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests low or no-calorie sweeteners may aid weight loss without raising the risk of diabetes or heart disease. Jennifer Brister/Stocksy New research suggests replacing ...

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From saccharin in the 19th century to stevia and monk fruit in the 21st, researchers and the food industry have long sought a sweetener that delivers the taste of sugar without its drawbacks-excess ...