Effects of consuming sweeteners on metabolic disorders

Obesity is a prevalent health disease that has been associated with many metabolic disorders. As a risk for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, dietary intervention or modifications are made to prevent or burden the effects of such pathology. On the other hand, added sugar is of great concern to the American population due to its association with diet induced obesity. Overconsumption of sweeteners is alarming since it can increase visceral fat, inflammation, and further lead to type II diabetes. The use of artificial sugar additives has increased and consequentlymore studies need to be done to explore adequate intake in various population groups, especially the diabetic. Ingestion of xylitol and erythritol, natural sweeteners, has gained popularity worldwide, yet not much is known about its metabolic effects and possible dosages that can be beneficial. Additional research needs to be done to explore the effectsof these sweeteners in the diabetic population