Alternative Sweeteners: Monk Fruit, Stevia, Erythritol & Xylitol - Dr. Berg

[@pbrooks2099]

I respect that you don’t trust the food manufacturers. That’s one reason why we trust you, Dr. Berg. Thanks.

[@JieKu-rp2hm]

Sure. He promotes the artificial sweetener manufacturers instead.

[@dontfit6380]

@@JieKu-rp2hmdidn’t really listen did you.

[@joaquinben4458]

What that means?

[@DistrictOfCriminalz]

@@JieKu-rp2hm found the big pharma bot 🫵🏼🫵🏼🫵🏼

[@kalnwi2023]

$$$

[@Franciso-so1bg]

I bought a stevia plant several years ago. I've nourished it and propagated it into several other plants. I harvest fresh stevia leaves and dry them. Then I crush them up and use just a pinch of the dried leaves in any beverage I want sweetened. I know what is in my stevia.

[@miamilakespianolessons7833]

Where can the stevia plant be bought? Thanks

[@Franciso-so1bg]

I found my plant at a big box store. I forget the exact one (Wally or Lowe's or HD??) You can also find seeds and possible starts online at several different seed companies. Good luck. It is now the end of February 2024 and I haven't seen shoots yet. I'm in zone 7b. I should see them about the end of April-ish. Good Luck!@@miamilakespianolessons7833

[@JB-lx8ob]

Wondering also!

[@Franciso-so1bg]

@@miamilakespianolessons7833 Sorry for delay...I purchased my plant at Lowe's or Home Depot in the Spring. You can often find seeds in catalogues or online, I'm sure. Good luck!

[@Franciso-so1bg]

@@JB-lx8ob Sorry for delay...I purchased my plant at Lowe's or Home Depot in the Spring. You can often find seeds in catalogues or online, I'm sure. Good luck!

[@thatonegirl1837]

"natural flavors" is always a warning sign for me.

[@httr21skins]

Agree. I don’t understand why they add that crap. Hard pass.

[@MattGarwood]

same!

[@corinnebonafino5211]

Agree as well. MSG also hides under the name “natural flavors”.

[@pwx9000]

Natural flavors ' , Spices ' , .. natural flavoring,

[@lars2894]

Also important to note: Sugar Alcohols (the insulin-spiking kind) can be hidden under "natural flavors" too, given they are in _small smount per serving size._ Dextrose / Maltodextrin doesn't even have to be listed if it is used as a drying agent in the process of extracting a substance, which is commonly used to manufacturing "natural flavors". If you ever wondered why 9/10 sparking water on the market with just 2 ingredients - "carbonated water and natural flavors" taste just as sweet as a conventional soda...

[@Timberland1963]

I found a stevia product that that has no bitter aftertaste. It’s called Better Stevia and sold by Now Foods. It’s very concentrated and not much is needed.

[@SachelleCambria]

Thanks for the info, I’m going to try it.

[@ksrenreno6196]

Ladies, just a heads up. Artificial sweetners can, after a period of time ,they can affect bladder control. So if you're having incotinence issues, try giving up your artificial sweetners for a while. See if it doesn't go away.

[@ralsharp6013]

Yes I totally agree. Raw honey is a good replacement and has immune system building properties. 🙌💦🌱

[@IdolEyes84]

Aspartame and caffeine?

[@ksrenreno6196]

@@etvpx I used to drink bia which has Stevia and erythritol . I also have trouble with sucralose.

[@BrendaCourtien]

Wow!!!!!!

[@None-y2f]

You mean natural ones like stevia or artificial ones like sucralose?

[@LordKibly]

Xylitol’s anti-cariogenic properties (enamel protective effects) alone make it the best alternative sweetener you can consume, especially after every meal and snack. Just make sure you keep it out of reach from your dogs as it is lethal to them. And don’t worry about its effect on the gut microbiome, as it’s actually a prebiotic, and it’s not indiscriminately antibacterial. It selectively inhibits the cavity-causing streptococcus mutans through the metabolism of xylitol-5-phosphate, which is indigestible and detrimental to their survival because they are unable to process it, which starves them, essentially allowing the now alkalinized saliva to do its job and remineralize the teeth without the hindrance of acidity and bad bacteria.

[@Kaysonn-]

It's antibacterial too though, so make sure you dont destroy your gut biome too much

[@wildedibles819]

Is that the one from birch trees? I think that was one I used before

[@shellybulla8089]

I have a dog and don’t allow that in the house.

[@LordKibly]

@@wildedibles819 Birch sugar is my preferred form of xylitol, but it is often derived from corn and imported from China.

[@robinoudsema8736]

I have SIBO (microbiome dysfunction/IBS) -- all artificial sweeteners are a NO. They feed the overgrowth and make things worse!

[@elainehill5931]

Thanks so much for this valuable information Dr. Berg! These days I just use a tiny bit of pure Stevia. Yes, it’s expensive to get the pure stuff but it last me a very long time. now that it’s getting colder I make a hot chocolate with coconut milk, organic unsweetened, cacao powder, a tiny bit of pure Stevia and a splash of heavy cream. I don’t really eat the keto desserts anymore. In the beginning I did.

[@anithajose33]

Could you please mention the pure stevia brand?

[@sonjascott7934]

Yes please, brand? And where do you find it?

[@cynthiao731]

Thanks, Dr.Berg, for this video. I have been on keto for about 1.5 years. My A1C was 6, and now it's 5. I am so happy and so is my doctor. However, I only lost 40 lbs, which is great, but I need to lose more. I am 220 now would love to be 150.

[@raygoodson9699]

Add exercise, start walking one block a day. That will help, especially when you build up distance. Good Luck, that’s what did it for me.

[@tonymcdow7206]

I use pure Stevia extract and then apply it as drops to whatever I need sweetened. It takes about a week to adapt to the difference in taste from sugar, but once you get used to it, you will not miss sugar.

[@HumayunkhanZ]

It messes up with gut biome

[@tonymcdow7206]

@@HumayunkhanZ How so, and confirmed by what studies? I've not noticed any issues and I have been using it for many years.

[@HumayunkhanZ]

@@tonymcdow7206 even out of 4 studies 3 turned out to be against gut biome

[@aviation1337]

@@tonymcdow7206 it's individual like anything else, but when you do research there's clearly a potential problem since there are many people reporting having gut problem when consuming stevia

[@lambertfamily3205]

What brand do you use, Tony?

[@OrasSelection]

I had a friend who kept trying to get me to use sugar substitutes. I kept saying "why should I use substitutes when it just keeps my sweet cravings alive, why not get off sugar completely." Because I became a Type 1 Diabetic I realized the importance of NO MORE SUGAR. Me and the SUGAR MONSTER battled for a long time. I won!!!

[@teresadiservio761]

Congratulations to you!! It's a big monkey on the back of one of my family members, and I can see hiw hard the struggle truly is. Addiction is addiction, no matter the substance.

[@annrhodes3544]

I prefer Allulose, but after 18 months on Keto, IF, OMAD, I have so little sweet tooth I use only about 2 tablespoons a month.

[@practicaldee]

I love that Dr. Berg reviews actual products. I wasn't familiar with certain products like healthy sugar substitutes. My shopping list has changed dramatically (in a good way though) since following Dr. Berg and watching his videos. I really feel like I should be paying him. I will support him by buying his products because he has made a significant difference in improving my health. Thank you, Dr. Berg.

[@Trazynn]

On a keto diet I lost all cravings for sweet food except for soft fruit. I want savoury now. Mix high-fat cottage cheese with berries and you've got yourself a keto desert.

[@dijauneaiymuan9834]

How long did it take for your cravings to go away?

[@Trazynn]

At first about 6 to 8 months. That's because I had candida and it took that long for the yeast colony to starve in my gut. It was the cause of sugar and alcohol cravings. Whenever I eat carbs these days, the cravings do return, but it only takes a few days of keto for them to dissipate again because there's no yeast colonies that secrete these craving hormones into my brain anymore.

[@ChaChaWitYa]

@@Trazynnlove that for you ❤️

[@Grandgodly]

I just think to myself, “yes sweets taste good, but is there any actual nutrients?” 🤔

[@MzladyGrinn]

I had the same response. I did keto with an 18-20 hour fast, and 4-6 hour eating window. I’ve lost a total 60lbs so far. Another 20 to go, but that seems to be slow going… But I’m not at strict now, as I was before My sugar intake is almost zero, But I do use raw honey & garlic, about 3/4 teaspoon, once, maybe twice per day. Overall, I’m very satisfied with my results. It’s a lifestyle change! I can see this lasting me the rest of my life. But at almost 69yo, I’m not too concerned!😉

[@robi987]

Everytime I have a question or feel confused about something I find your videos with all the answers i need , thank youu❤️🙏

[@Drberg]

That's great. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@naomivaldez3959]

​@@DrbergHey doc, thoughts about erythritol and blood clots? TIA

[@TTrustworthy]

​@@Drberg ypu forgot Allulose Dr.

[@campbell4show]

What do you think of the study done on Erythritol, in that it can cause blood clots leading to heart attacks and strokes? I use Erythritol with my oil pulling only and I only consume a little Xylitol sometimes with my morning coffee (also in chewing gum throughout the day).

[@dontfit6380]

If you’re drinking a glass of erythritol everyday. I’d suggest you stop. Otherwise if a few drops I wouldn’t worry.

[@esvajcarac3527]

still better to avoid completely…

[@kathleenking47]

Try nattokinase ...or eat natto..however Its doesn't taste that good for some

[@kathleenking47]

Fof blood clots

[@johnray5665]

The only keto Dr who agreed with that study was Dr. Berry. Everybody else discredited it

[@Jupit3r_Moon]

**Throws away Hershey's Sugar Free ch. Chips with Malitol** **Sobs quietly** 😢😢😢

[@healwithrosa]

On keto for 4 mnths now tryin to lose weight i gained from quitting smokin...i cut out all sugar....except for natural sugar that is in berries...ty dr.berg for all the amazing info you give us..ive lost abt 30 lbs now 10 more to go...

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Great 👍 Dr Berg’s videos /articles on weight loss breakthroughs may help.

[@Drberg]

Fantastic! Keep up the good work!

[@LariatLady150]

Thank you for covering this. I make my own desserts rather than buying them premade from the store. Lately, I've come across recipes that called for Swerve (Erythritol, prebiotic ogliosaccharides, and natural flavors) or Besti Brown Sugar Replacement (Allulose, monk fruit extract, vegetable glycerin, natural flavors) sweetener, which are both new to me. I didn't know what to think about them but this video has helped me some. I will say that I do not trust "natural flavors." I feel that term is a loophole used to include unacceptable ingredients.

[@debbielanning5021]

I do love Besti, Maya Kampf WHOLESOMEYUM. Her products are pricey but they are good. 😋

[@marysh3840]

I don't like sugar anymore, and that's fascinating.

[@allhimwithme5115]

When your gut is heavy on the side of the bad guys (gut disbiosis) the messages sent from your gut bacteria to your brain are mostly screaming for sugary stuff so you like and crave it. However, after you have done IF and other gut-healing things and get the balance back between the good and bad guys, the messages from your gut bacteria say, "Feed me something other than sweets, please," so you stop liking and craving sweets. I learned that from "Plant Paradox," by Gundry and "Gut Feelings" by Cole. Fascinating indeed!

[@marysh3840]

@@allhimwithme5115 Thank you for your comprehensive explanation. That's right.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Me too! Truly fascinating, considering how addicted I was just a few years ago…

[@josephburns-zd2kr]

That is one of our problems. Too much of anything is not good for us. Self-control sometimes can be difficult for some of us. The problem is food industry makes food taste so good and makes you want more of it. Learn to discipline yourself and control yourself. It took me a very long time to do that, but after watching and listening to Dr. Berg, I have changed my way of eating and what I eat, and when I eat. Thanks, Dr. Berg!!!!

[@itsbonkerjojo9028]

The worst part is we have describe these foods that kills us and are effing worst as taste goos

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Self discipline is a lot easier when one has enough nutrients.

[@christiehiggins4855]

Same, I've had the hardest time disciplining my cravings and my mind toward carbs and sugar, I prayed to the Lord and He delivered me, now I only think of the bad stuff as poison and He tells me no, I wouldn't have been able to do it at all without the Lord and then the information I have learned through Dr. Berg and Dr. Eckberg, I thank God for you both❤

[@mzteelew]

@@christiehiggins4855Amen

[@brooklynbabe718]

Lily's is owned by The Hershey Company. I need tests on the products to prove they are completely sugar-free. I have been side eyeing it since I found out this year.

[@pwx9000]

I haven't seen ANY chocolate without these ingredients.. Even the ones in ' health food stores '

[@MsCzechqueen]

But what about the studies that show erytrol and xylitol caise platelets stickiness and lead to blood clotting - heart attacks and strokes? Sugar spikes are not the only health criteria/

[@naomivaldez3959]

Depends how much you have of erythritol. I think a person needs 14 tablespoons or more a day for clots. You can always buy monkfruit without erythritol too.

[@sigmamale520]

​@@naomivaldez3959so it's ok to eat sugar free sweets containing Erythritol?

[@coolsand]

Many of the artificial sweeteners mess my stomach; especially xylitol, erythitol, and monk fruit sweeteners which actually contains xylitol . Any idea why it impacts people with existing stomach issues

[@Its-07]

*Every time doctor comes back with a very informative* video...❤👍

[@raewise6345]

He is an excellent in depth researcher!

[@synchronicity-thelanguageo3991]

My nostrils have completely opened at the 23:25 minute mark of fasting, one has always been closed for 35 years, since breaking nose. I noticed around 22 hrs I was finding breathing easier and fresher. Fasting now for nearly 24 hours, a day or so I did a 34 hour fast. I did notice it but it went over my head. Trying to do 30 today if possible. The biggest result came around 23:25 hr mark. I began noticing I found it easier to breath. The left nostril is completely open. I broke my nose when I was 10 and had it fixed, but always assumed that the nostril and breathing through mouth was my only choice most of the time. Both nostrils are working now and that is despite my neighbour using the tumble drier with softener that usually makes me bunged up in the nose. This is the biggest result to date in health as I thought that was structural. Turns out it might be diet related and the broken nose before was psychologically stopping me seeing the truth. Need advice on this.

[@synchronicity-thelanguageo3991]

@Helenegardener ...and absolutely non of them work for me. But thanks. Fasting seems to have cleared up the sinuses though.

[@sueyoung2115]

@@synchronicity-thelanguageo3991 fasting= reduced inflammation!

[@Richey4Fun]

Dr. Berg, really love all you do. I've really studied how some sugars are made. White sugar has a multi phase chemical process, unlike Coconut Sugar. I think saying they are the same are not accurate. Keep in mind (not a popular opinion) I practice metabolic flexibility on Sunday and sometimes weekends. That why I studied high carb sugars. So it may be helpful if you can touch on clarifying on these topics, respectfully. However I can't help but think that you're not going to touch on it, because it's against the philosophies of all the keto type doctors on KZbin. If anybody reading this does want to try metabolic flexibility on Sunday or weekend, Make sure you try to use all natural sugars if possible or just fruits or honey. I do deviate it from it a little bit (holidays) but some can't tolerate this generally. I learned this from a doctor, fighting cancer using diet only. To pharaphase him: after a couple of months of being low carb, then you can easily do (without cravings) a high carb sunday with natural sugars like fruit (his rule was only natural honeycomb and fresh fruit on Sunday, along with the special keto low-carb diet with certain vegetables, to fight his cancer which went into remission over 8 years). So thanks to all reading this, and I hope you can gain better health/well-being with this information, and of course the knowledge of what we can gain from Dr Eric Berg and the others that do low to no carb and are helping monumentally on KZbin💜☮️

[@billbradley2480]

I’ve been taking 3 or 4 drops of Nascent Iodine every morning for years. No bad side effects here. My blood pressure 3 minutes ago was 113/63 with pulse of 65. I’m almost 66 years old and just drank my morning coffee.

[@BrendaCourtien]

Isn't that BP too low?

[@billbradley2480]

@@BrendaCourtien no that’s excellent BP. 120/80 is the standard but 110/70 is better. 90/60 is considered low. I’ve been up doing stuff at home and just checked it again. It’s 130/79 and pulse is 66

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

@@BrendaCourtienNo. See Dr Berg’s videos on blood sugars / low blood sugars.

[@rhill3453]

@@BrendaCourtienno it’s an excellent BP

[@gif24gt60]

What about Lugols?

[@guillermoviera6970]

Thank you Dr Berg. You definitely help keep me on my HEALTHY KETO LIFESTYLE. I am so grateful for everything that you have done to save my life. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.🌅

[@Drberg]

Thank you very much. Glad to help you.

[@chantellelynn5634]

I noticed one of the sweeteners you said is alright to have on keto. I just want to say the ingredients did state it contains malt extract, and that ingredient does contain gluten. I am hyper aware so had to point it out because gluten not only causes me serious GI distress but it also blocks my thyroid function. Pointing this out for those with a gluten allergy and hypothyroidism

[@Starnes8887]

I also get hyper fixated on ingredients now since going through some troubles with hypothyroidism + ibs & i love pancakes but all the pure ones have 24g sugar with 2tbsp. So i tried 1 that had Erythritol & noticed the bloat was much more & took longer to go to bathroom so tough to choose. Same with b12 supplements i need, they all have Mannitol or Xylitol 1st

[@somaliskinnypirate]

Allulose is the only one i use since, to me, it's closest to sugar taste without any blood sugar impact. Hopefully it's not found one day to be harmful. Monk fruit tastes like aspartame to me. I'd really like to see you do a video on store bought keto bread. I've tried two brands (one from Costco and the other from Publix). Both taste the same (not really good). Both claim 1g carb net per slice. However, both have similar impacts on my blood sugar- one slice causing my CGM to go from 100 to 180! False advertising? Loophole in labeling laws? I pitched both into the trash - if i get a spike like that out of 1g carb bread, i might as well eat the real deal.

[@rhill3453]

@Helenegardenergr8 info thx 4 sharing gonna look the recipes up.

[@jojo060612]

Allulose is also my go to. Only one that doesn't make me bloated. But of course the non keto world is securing allulose of being cancer causing. I, like you, also hope nothing bad comes up about it in studies to come.

[@c_hunting]

There is a new product called unbelievablebuns I bought the flour and I think I’m getting a glucose monitor so we’ll see 😊

[@murraydenton8246]

😮

[@Heartandmind22]

Allulose has been banned in certain countries as a possible carcinogen. Careful.

[@Azizajewelry]

Stevia caused me to feel lightheaded dizzy and gave me intense headaches and sharp shooting pains. Took me a while to realize that is what was causing the issues. If you start getting weird symptoms “out of nowhere” always think about if you tried anything new recently

[@happynjoyousnfree]

Erythritol exacerbated my IBS and I ended up with a horrible gas and bloating issue. I feel better since giving it up. I'm leery about allulose as well. I use pure stevia and Monk fruit in herbal tea without problems.

[@Brickswithjon]

Which brand do you use for monk fruit without the erythritol? :)

[@missdesireindependance5194]

What brand?

[@happynjoyousnfree]

@@Brickswithjon Transparency Foods purchased from Amazon. Monkfruit drops.

[@happynjoyousnfree]

​@@missdesireindependance5194 Transparency Foods purchased from Amazon. Monkfruit drops.

[@stephenabril7084]

You can buy Stevita directly from the company in Arlington Tx. Just Stevita and erithritol or just pure stevita only.

[@AydenKnorretjeProductions]

I’m from the Netherlands here I use green sweet brand for non gmo , natural etc alternative. Thanks for all your help and advice in the videos 🙏🏻🍀

[@BrandonChills]

,i hope u get a big hug daily dr Berg and someone taking care for you too.

[@christinaalban3717]

What about the "NATURAL FLAVORS" in the sukra gold you mentioned was okay? Maybe you should share a video about "NATURAL FLAVORS" on labels. After researching what they can be used in place of mentioning what its really being used in place of.

[@karricompton]

I have allulose, monk fruit, and stevia in my jk e to use for different things such as baking, to put in tea, etc. I love them all for different applications. My world changed since getting on keto and cutting out sugar. Down 17 pounds so far.

[@Drberg]

Congratulations on all your progress. Glad the information is helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@stevesarich2324]

Today, after three years of hunting....I FINALLY found 100% monk fruit. I'll post here once I get it in next week and let you know how it tastes. I used to make a liquid sweetener by simmering actual monk fruit in water. It's a real pain.

[@BainsPummy]

It taste great

[@kumiriley5602]

Do you know the brand?

[@se5594]

Yes! Please share

[@susyrua8918]

Pls share the brand 🙏🏻 thank you

[@brianhood6355]

Lakanto and Now both make monk fruit drops

[@jonathanlopez2650]

I have become so knowledgeable with my nutrition facts and how they react thanks to your information. Friends and family look at me annoyed but My health matters to me. Thanks Eric!

[@nevastrong2850]

Dr. Berg, been following you and a subscriber. I learned from you not to trust “natural flavors” yet one of these products list that & you didn’t pause. Can you explain more about natural flavors?

[@nekk-ra7080]

I use xylitol gum, have tried Stevia on and off, and would try monk fruit. Mainly use honey, agave syrup, and maple syrup as sweeteners, and only have sugar in the house if I'm baking. Enough sugar added to food already, and I want to reduce the processed foods I eat as much as possible.

[@retmachinist]

Dr. Berg you are the greatest.....

[@Scarymoondust]

I literally don’t like the keto diet, but let’s get on with different type of sugars that I should probably use

[@mrvladimir0330]

Thanks a million dr. Burg, have no words to describe my anger, talking about sensor you , probably it is something wrong with this world, people stop to understand where is Real Truth!!! You try and guarantee you help a million and millions people, I follow you on KZbin long time ago and believe and trust just your advices, even I can listen in other doctors, but from personal experience you help me, I would like to say much more, but it will be to long story. Ones again a million thanks for your magnificent job and best service for people. I just joined your newsletter, bc afraid to lose your video. All the best! Happy, Healthy Holidays to you and your family

[@annrhodes3544]

There is a big advertising campaign from Splenda, showing their Stevia farms and promoting Stevia sweetener. When you read the label on the Stevia package the first, majority, ingredient is Erythritol.

[@Drberg]

Hello there, appreciate you sharing this here. Here is a video that has information you might find interesting. Check it out! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5q2qmSked2irNE

[@dotjeff4543]

I use a combination of erythritol and xylitol in my coffee. One of the items Dr. Berg liked had natural flavors. I recently heard that “natural flavors” is a red flag as they can put in any number of toxic substances,and also addictive substances and label it natural flavors without disclosing the ingredients. I try to stay away from most processed foods for this reason and many others.

[@PardieDiem]

Natural flavors are in everything, even organic! What the heck is it?

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Yes. Dr Berg made videos on natural flavors.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

@@PardieDiemDr Berg made videos on natural flavors to answer this.

[@judymccleary7426]

​@@PardieDiem Research HEK. ( Human embryo kidney)

[@terrischofield4671]

So bummed! I just bought 4 boxes of 365 organic stevia from Whole Foods. I just double checked the box and the first ingredient is maltodextrin! I wondered why I wasn’t losing and I had started craving sugar again!! It taste so good in my coffee! So disappointed. Thanks Dr Berg, for opening my eyes.🥹

[@alfredkay3210]

You might want to look at the negative side effect of Erythritol, for me it gave me stomach problems. I bough a box of Whole Earth sweetener, it is advertised as Stevia & Monk Fruit, however the main ingredient is "Erythritol", stevia leaf extract, natural flavour and Monk Fruit. I tried it, and I started experiencing stomach issue that runs through my left hand just like the feeling of stomach hiatal feelings. I have to stop using it. I do use Liquid stevia with no problem at all.

[@DeniseSterling-k5u]

Because it disrupts your microbiome! That's why you experience discomfort and I did as well!! My advice to myself is no sugar or extremely limited raw cane sugar

[@alfredkay3210]

@@DeniseSterling-k5u Thanks!

[@jeromejeronimo9807]

I stopped using Lily chocolate after I found out the level of Lead and cadmium in their cocoa ! One of the 2 is off scale! Please investigate it Dr. Berg and others!

[@karinasaarenpaa6693]

Not new news that lead and cadmium are in chocolate..it's so low tho it's just another one of those don't be eating it all the time

[@sable7114]

Happy Thanksgiving weekend Dr Berg! Thanks for your content and I love lakanto monk fruit sweetener.

[@winningvictory]

Dr. Berg is medically and humanitarian awesome! For me, if I might want to have something sweetened; it is either Organic Raw Cane sugar or Organic Honey! No Sugar Alcohol or Artificial Sweetners for me! I might try Stevia. Then again; it's better for me to stick with Organic Fruit Sugars from: Blueberries, Apples, Bananas, Blackberries, Pomegranate Fruit, and Tart Cherries! Watching Dr. Berg's videos on the horrible and horrific effects of sugar in the body has really educated me!

[@winningvictory]

@patrickbateman260 Your life and overall existence is a absolute Contradiction!

[@ElectricBlanket1122]

I wish I had come across his videos about dangers of sugars. I'm only 32 and suddenly became wheelchair bound ( knee swell up out of the blue and now severely inflamed ) on wheelchair for past 8 months since I ate a little too many snicker bars. Sugar = inflammation - not worth ending up disabled

[@winningvictory]

@ElectricBlanket1122 Praying to God to that you will be blessed with miracle medical blessing of healing! If it is possible; regarding the knee; get Organic Glucosamine Chondroitin MSN, Cod Liver Oil/Shark Oil! Rebuilds cartilage! Black Seed Oil for Inflammation and Immune system improvement! Dr. Berg's videos have educated me and helped me so much to improve my overall health & wellness! Real talk! True story!

[@LoveLife-n9v]

I'm so glad I came across this video. I had to stay home from work today because of all this artificial sugar I have been taking and not realizing how harmful they are. I want to thank you for all the information you shared on this video.

[@Nizam-pb5kp]

If you had to pick the healthiest one .. which one?

[@saren6538]

Xylitol

[@PalinaZ]

Glycine

[@eliora5093]

Thank you. I needed this. I spend hours now looking at the ingredients to make sure they are not sneaking in some sugar in the ingredients.

[@tradermunky1998]

I like stevia, although I will do erythritol. Erythritol will tear my gut up in large amounts so I have to be careful. Stevia is also a bit of a dieretic so you will pee more. Keto has removed most of my sweet tooth, but in coffee or a dessert is where I use them.

[@dreicharz]

It's crazy cause ive been switching to the better alternative sugar my whole life and at some point some new study comes out saying it causes cancer or some other horrible thing. Im on an allulose kick and monk fruit right now but waiting for the news to drop on them . Ty Dr Berg your freaking amazing 🎉🎉🎉

[@1charlastar886]

I switched to Xylitol sugar for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and vacation desserts instead of regular sugar. I ended up with a horrible case of GOUT (uric acid crystals deposited in the toe joints causing horrendous pain). Xylitol increases the chances of gout 800% according to the National Institutes of Health. Little bits of Xylitol may be fine, but using cups full in sweet recipes was a DISASTER for me.

[@teresadiservio761]

OMG!! So i'm sorry to hear this happened to you, but thank you for sharing! I have a family member who is diabetic and is also mentally challenged, and getting him to limit his amounts is very difficult. I'm researching on here to figure out if there are desserts we can make for thanksgiving and christmas that he can eat that will not spike his blood sugar. The struggle is REAL!! Sugar addiction is a demon, and I pray for ANYONE who's dealing with it.

[@1charlastar886]

@@teresadiservio761 :Erythritol alcohol sugar and stevia appear to be safe. Good going on getting your family member to make changes. The mental challenge makes it even harder to affect change when the person just can't comprehend why something that tastes so good could be bad for him.

[@Jas-qm4cg]

I like when dr Berg takes off his glasses to educate us more!

[@tammyerickson1086]

Great video Dr. Eric Berg. ❤

[@Drberg]

Glad you liked it!

[@sonnabflora]

I prefer coconut sugar.. date sugar.. and monk fruit

[@CarbageMan]

You really brushed past Allulose without any recommendation or concerns. Allulose IS sugar, but it's a different molecule that your body only absorbs about 1/10. It's naturally occurring in plants. I buy organic or non-gmo (it's often from corn.) PS: I wouldn't habitually use _any_ of these sweeteners. I use a tiny amount of monkfruit extract or stevia in hibiscus tea, and a drop or two in some recipes. Otherwise, I don't generally sweeten my beverages, and I try to avoid desserts. Once in a blue moon, I make ribs, and allulose is good for that because it caramelizes like table sugar.

[@celestina-kakaomusic]

I have tried many of the sweetener. Erythritol and sugar alcohol I stay away from. Bloated stomach and irritation. Stevia taste less bitter with Inulin when I blend them together, but I got tired of Stevia taste. Looking for a better neutral taste. Illulose is not legal in Denmark. Organic Monkfruit sweetener is the final one I need to try out. I eat gluten free so I always read the ingredients and prefer to make most of my food, rather than vegan fast food always adding soy and pea protein which is not really that healthy in every vegan food. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@chelseekpeace]

Erythritol has been linked to health issues I've read. I am trying to only use organic stevia and very sparingly coconut sugar, like when baking. I think we all (including myself) need to tame our sweets cravings. Eat fruit!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Dr Berg’s videos /articles on how to stop sweet craving may help. These help me completely 🎉

[@SpamMouse]

"Erythritol has been linked to health issues I've read." Over blown media reports based upon a "study" of just eight people.

[@enriquejasso4557]

So is allulose good for you or not?

[@annrhodes3544]

Yes.

[@Avengedsevenfoldrocks]

I've had problems with products that contain maltodextrin and allulose also; many of those had the nerve to say 0 sugar

[@laraleonidavna]

Great video around holiday time, Dr. Berg. 🌠. Please, what are your thoughts about allulose?

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

If you type words allulose like in the search 🔎 area of this channel, you will find videos Dr Berg made to help with these situations.

[@JoanEB]

When I bake with erythritol, my air purifier goes into high gear and indicates extremely poor air quality. Nothing is burning and there is no detectable odor. It causes me great concern. What is being released into the air that triggers the purifier so intensely? Nothing else I cook causes this reaction, not even toast.

[@cherylniles9588]

Wow, how interesting

[@reddybaygirl]

Dr Berg, I just read this on a Google search and I have a heart issue (and an ICD) so it peaked my attention (I have HCM). Your thoughts please? "What is the downside of stevia? Stevia may also: Affect the healthy bacteria in your stomach, causing gas and bloating. Raise heart attack and stroke risks, because it's often mixed with erythritol, which has been found to increase these risks.19 Oct 2023"

[@nahmia1199]

Isn’t allulose keto friendly?

[@allhimwithme5115]

Yes, according to Gundry and in this very video at 6 minutes.

[@FastedZach]

Loved this format of video. Keep it up doc!

[@Drberg]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@AwakenedAspects]

I wish you went over some of these alternative sugars’ side effects. For example Stevia leaf has been used for centuries as a natural contraceptive, not to mention some peer reviewed studies have corroborated that theory.

[@amygilmor7186]

Dr. Berg, please refute or confirm this?

[@earthelder2065]

Great information! Dr Berg never lets you down!

[@Drberg]

Glad to know that you liked this post!

[@ashley1358]

I usually don’t read anything because I go for single ingredient avoiding one of the over 20 corn derived sugars and the over 185 corn ingredients. Corn is really a problem of the sugar, gluten and cellulose in food which humans can’t always digest

[@Anshsavi]

What about Nowfoods Monk fruit ??

[@raewise6345]

Thank you Doctor ❤️~Unfortunately, when dealing with SIBO, you can NOT have artificial sweetener. It feeds only the "overgrowth" and makes things worse. (The exception is aspartame, which has it's own issues, lol)

[@dontfit6380]

If it is feeding bad bacteria then it is being digested. Erythritol is absorbed into the bloodstream then excreted into the urine. It is never changed from when you ingested it. So it’s feeding nothing.

[@Orlandoarchives]

Aspartame is 100 percent safe as long as you don't have PKU

[@lisasuzanne38]

lol aspartame is NOT safe, it is linked to cancer.

[@ahnaahna7278]

So grateful for all this info. I got my IR down to 5.1 in 2 months, because of backing off sugar and carbs seriously. Am using the safe tasty sweeteners now. I intend to continue to be very mindful and well informed about contents in many foods. Thks Doc Berg!!! Ahna. Atlanta Ga.

[@Drberg]

Very well done, carry on!

[@caribbeanqueen6107]

No am sorry I rather have no sugar at all than have those alternative sugars... I have discovered that they give me joint pain and I heard it from friends too.‼

[@5FmUke]

Thank you Dr. Berg👑🏆

[@Drberg]

Anytime!

[@mary-bridget1717]

❤ Thank you again, Dr. Berg..Great video

[@Drberg]

Thank you very much. Glad you like this.

[@billyjoereynolds]

Stevia is all natural. Grow it, dry the leaves, mash it into powder, put in jar and use. No additives. DON'T USE "ARTIFICIAL" SWEETENERS, at all.... live...peace out

[@allhimwithme5115]

I did that one year - grew my own and made a tincture. It was OK, but I like the organic 365 brand drops better so I lazied out, LOL.

[@yvonnebasson8652]

Stevia causes diarrea and bloating in some people, upsetting the microbiome

[@63pippy]

Is inulin considered a good sweetener?

[@karenreaves3650]

Thank you Dr Berg, Sweet & Low has dextrose not on the label. Xylitol is Birch I am allergic to it. I prefer pure Monk Fruit for my great grandson’s treats, (Kiltz’s Ice Cream) with Erythritol or with Allulose for me and the amino acid Glycine so far.

[@pishimadar]

Dr. Berg what do you think about the resent published paper about erythriol and formation of blood clots in both animal and human studies. Pretty convincing article and many experts are in agreement . I have quitted taking it.

[@dontfit6380]

@@pishimadarwhat were the amounts fed to the test subjects?

[@jcctangi]

i have been using Srevia as sweetner for quite a while but recently i came about htis study which suggests that it causes insulin spike. Stevia, a natural sweetener, has been found to have a potential impact on blood sugar levels and insulin production. Research suggests that stevia may: Lower blood sugar levels: Stevia extracts have been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This is because stevia contains compounds that can increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, making it easier for glucose to enter cells. Increase insulin production: Stevia may also stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. This is especially important for people with type 2 diabetes, who often have impaired insulin secretion. so do you still suggest stevia as sweetner?

[@lindag9975]

Thanks! I learned from this video. Do you have any further opinions on allulose? I have used it and have heard of some possible benefits to it.

[@irsqpets]

Dr. Berg I am confused I thought natural flavoring could mean anything? Maybe you could do a video about "natural flavoring".

[@garysnyder6020]

"If man makes it, don't eat it" Jack LaLaine rip.

[@tammyminor9377]

What do you think about the study showing erythritol may have increased risk of cardiovascular events? We were using a stevia-erythritol sweetener and we're wary of using it now, especially after my husband had to have a stent placed.

[@RiceARonia]

Theres studies saying Erythritol increases risk of stroke and heart disease. What are your thoughts pls? Also theres no affect on glucose but what about insulin for these for those are insulin resistant.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Some of the other Dr Berg’s videos /articles on erythritol and on sweet craving may help with more data.

[@SpamMouse]

A "study" based upon EIGHT people with pre-existing health problems.

[@whatsamattayu3257]

I was using sucrose and stopped when I found it was a contributing factor to my leg and foot swelling.

[@efsmiley1995]

Please review Choc Zero products.🙏 This company is becoming increasingly popular with bakers. They have a wide variety of baking chips and candies. They use Monkfruit and non gmo resistant dextrin. I have not found a "substitute" for sugar as good as this companies's.

[@jojo060612]

Yes please do!!!!!! I love Choc Zero and have replaced a lot of products in my house with it, kids love the freeze dried marshmallows. Would make me feel so much better knowing I am doing the right thing!

[@Drberg]

Thanks for the video suggestion.

[@nancyr45]

Yes please I like choc zero syrup on my pancakes

[@abouelmo7878]

Most relaxing and reliable food review ever.

[@kevinstarski1598]

I tried some of these "fake" sweeteners and didn't like them. I don't have any sugar at home, but do have honey (for occasional tea with lemon) and organic date syrup (with salted peanut butter and some berries - great desert) and I honestly don't think I'm worse off for that.

[@dontfit6380]

But what does your glucose tell you?

[@GMAAndy333]

But are you mostly in nutritional ketosis?

[@jm47889]

What kind of honey?

[@dontfit6380]

@@GMAAndy333 I would say they aren’t following keto.

[@kevinstarski1598]

Levels seem ok @@dontfit6380

[@hardeepkogar]

Pls suggest 2 best sweeteners

[@davidjacksonjackson3212]

I am a black or white sort of guy, it is either good or bad, I just cannot handle things that might be o.k. so I stay away from all this stuff, big fan of Dr Berg

[@DylanBegazo]

Erythitol is a 0 on the glycemic index. Decent alternative to sugar. Stevia is good too but only if it doesn’t come with maltodextrin.

[@donnananar1556]

Hello Dr. Berg! You always think about the humanity.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fehryn7369]

erythritol is coming in research as causing blood clotting at so many grams per day. Don't recall what the exact grams were (maybe 50?) but I'd definitely use it minimally. I mix it with monk fruit extract to lightly sweeten some teas and microwave flan. I wouldn't use large volumes of it, like trying to make candy.

[@universe25.x]

I believe the research is fake.

[@naomivaldez3959]

I read 64 grams which is 14 tablespoons. I can barely pass 6 a day lol

[@patrickelliott5858]

You tube can sensor you but through watching your videos over the last year i lost just over 2 stone in weight, I fell a very healthy 10st, i have never felt better and i am 58, my sugar intake was very high with treats galore, i have now got rid of that hanging belly fat, my sugar intake is probably about 90% down on last year. Thanks for the videos Dr Berg, they cannot silence actual evidence from one of your on line patients.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Awesome 👏 Thanks for sharing!

[@SpamMouse]

Well done Patrick.

[@captnse]

I read a recent study where many brands of dark chocolate were tested for lead……Lily’s brand chocolate had high levels of lead…you should be able to find the results of the study online.

[@nonakline-c5h]

Please dr berg make a video on Allulose. Is it ok to use and safe if a person is diabetic?