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August 20, 2026Nutrition & Food Science

Synergistic potential of natural sweeteners and functional ingredients in enhancing human health

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GMGouri Nandana MSJSamuel Jaddu

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Overview

Narrative review reveals health benefits of combining natural sweeteners and functional ingredients, indicating improved glycemic control and metabolic support.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the synergistic potential of natural sweeteners and functional ingredients in replacing refined sugar, enhancing food formulations, and improving metabolic health.
  • Conducted a narrative review synthesizing literature on natural sweeteners (stevia, honey, monk fruit, date syrup) paired with functional ingredients (polyphenols, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids).
  • Evaluated physiological outcomes, including glycemic response and antioxidant activity, alongside technological parameters such as sensory quality and processing stability.
  • Natural sweeteners reduce refined sugar intake while delivering essential bioactive compounds and antioxidant support.
  • Combining natural sweeteners with dietary fiber, polyphenols, and omega-3 fatty acids synergistically lowers glycemic response and mitigates oxidative stress.
  • Formulations using these ingredient pairings enhance overall nutrient density, food stability, and cardiovascular health markers.

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M et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86b57f8a91293e6a1cce3ahttps://doi.org/10.1108/nfs-03-2026-0125
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