Fasting vs. Flavored water | Which Flavored Water Breaks a Fast? - Thomas DeLauer

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Fasting vs. Flavored water | Which Flavored Water Breaks a Fast? - Thomas DeLauer…
Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium & Aspartame)
Sucralose:
In studies, oral dosing of sucralose did not induce a cephalic insulin response - appetite was not affected either. However, the commercial version of sucralose, Splenda, is cut with dextrose as a bulking agent - dextrose is essentially glucose, which elicits an insulin response
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...
Acesulfame K:
In studies, direct transfusions of acesulfame K increased insulin secretion in rats in a dose-dependent fashion. Studies haven’t seen people orally taking acesulfame K in a fasted state and having an insulin response - yet
Aspartame:
A study of forty-eight healthy volunteers found no evidence that aspartame has an effect on insulin levels. Phenylalanine is an amino acid normally found in the brain. People with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) cannot metabolize phenylalanine - leads to dangerously high levels of phenylalanine in the brain. Excessive levels in the brain can cause the levels of serotonin in the brain to decrease, leading to depression -phenylalanine levels of the blood increase significantly in human subjects who chronically consume aspartame
Aspartic Acid:
Aspartame in diet sodas, or aspartame in other liquid form are absorbed more quickly and have been shown to spike plasma levels of aspartic acid. Too much aspartic acid in the brain kills certain neurons by allowing the influx of too much calcium into the cells. This influx triggers excessive amounts of free radicals, which kill the cells. The neural cell damage that can be caused by excessive aspartate and glutamate is why they are referred to as "excitotoxins." They "excite" or stimulate the neural cells to death.
Methanol:
Methanol/wood alcohol is a deadly poison. Methanol breaks down into formaldehyde in the body, which is a deadly neurotoxin. An EPA assessment of methanol states that methanol "is considered a cumulative poison due to the low rate of excretion once it is absorbed.” Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen, causes retinal damage, interferes with DNA replication and causes birth defects.
Maltodextrin & Dextrose:
Maltodextrin is used as a thickener, filler or preservative in many processed foods - it’s an artificially produced white powder that can be derived from any starch, most commonly made from corn, rice, potato starch or wheat. Although maltodextrin comes from natural foods, it’s highly processed - the starch goes through a process called partial hydrolysis, which uses water, enzymes and acids to break down the starch and create the water-soluble white powder. Maltodextrin’s glycemic index is even higher than table sugar, ranging from 106 to 136 (while table sugar is 65)
Bodybuilders often use it post-workout in order to restore the body’s glycogen and glucose levels - can raise glycemic load, which may contribute to fat storage. However, maltodextrin is processed with GMO corn and, as such, can cause gastrointestinal distress in some people. Although the difference isn’t that much, dextrose is absorbed by the body slightly faster than maltodextrin. The body has to break maltodextrin down from its multiple sugar construction to single sugars, or monosaccharides, which are used by the body for energy and to restore muscle glycogen stores.
Vitamins (B & C)-
Fat Soluble B Vitamins:
These are often added (i.e. Mi0) to support energy, but as they’re naturally fat soluble (and B12 is usually in the form of cyanocobalamin) they’re not fasting friendly.
Water Soluble (Vitamin C):
Other brands, such as Stur, use stevia as a sweetener, which is otherwise safe, but add in vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid. The study from Rejuvenation Research finding that vitamin C & E supplementation negated the elevated Sirt3 benefits that usually arise from fasting - cells were sheltered from oxidative stress. Note on Food Dyes - (Red 1, Blue 40, Yellow 6)
Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 may contain contaminants that are known cancer-causing substances. Benzidine, 4-aminobiphenyl and 4-aminoazobenzene are potential carcinogens that have been found in food dyes. These contaminants are allowed in the dyes because they are present in low levels, which are presumed to be safe.
Lakanto - Liquid Monk Fruit Extract:
Ingredients: Monk Fruit Extract. Monk fruit sweetener is made from extract derived from dried fruit - the extract is 150-250 times sweeter than table sugar, has zero calories and carbs, and does not raise blood glucose levels.

[@AICovers_._]

…i appreciate this video so much- at 435lbs, I’ve began following you- my severe addiction was soda- I was beyond depressed, and the acidic burn became massively addictive- my highest weight was 480. this is day 3 with NO soda- I am so very proud of myself- id like to add how very detailed your videos are- you make things so very easy to understand- you literally save lives- thank you for saving mine. ❤

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Fully expected: “all of the them!” 😂

[@40KoopasWereHere]

Except the one he's promoting and earns a commission from, plus the Splenda one just to pad the outcome a little, lol - this guy's a salesman, at least he's selling the right kinds of things.

[@GawrGurasBathTubPizza]

@@40KoopasWereHere whether its biased or not is irrelevant, the point is was it true and was the science on point, if it is then you have nothing to whine about

[@beverlyfuller7312]

Thomas your wonderful videos have made the difference in my staying on keto and giving up. You always have such high value information that nobody else covers. Love knowing about the lakanto and am def ordering. Thank you!!

[@Quazgaa]

Thomas "It's technically ok except thats it's poison" DeLauer

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Well, it's true

[@Quazgaa]

Yes :P

[@joerotter2873]

Same goes for hard liquor on a keto diet not fasting. It's okay but still poison

[@TheRealAnsontp]

Oh boy, can’t wait to drink anti-freeze!

[@carlenkielisch5161]

Just order the special bonus bundle of the lemon sweetener and the monk fruit, thanks Thomas! I've learned so much from your videos over the past few weeks, ketoconnect sent me your way, thank you so much for all the knowledge. I love my new keto lifestyle!

[@kayeszymanski6945]

Thanks again Thomas!! Great video! Just picked up your Lakanto bundle. Appreciate the discount!

[@PhattCattDaNyce1]

Thanks for the discount. Just ordered my bundle!

[@tammydix354]

Super informative - I was just trying to research! Thank you.

[@peterlaw281]

That was very informative, you covered a lot that was on my mind. Thanks

[@coreym3675]

Hi Thomas, first I wanted to say that I started a keto diet in September of 2019 due to your keto challenge and have lost 70 lbs to date and still going. I have reversed my type 2 diabetes, no longer on diabetic medication, and I feel great! Thank you for the encouragement to begin. Regarding this video, could you give us your method for making your own liquid monk fruit sweetener? You said you add some monk fruit extract to some apple cider vinegar (ACV). What amounts do you use and do you add anything else? Seems to me the monk fruit wouldn't be enough to overcome the bad taste of the ACV, no? Thank you again for all that you do!

[@Kvon13]

I swear I was just trying to look up this information last night! PERFECT TIMING! And great video! I'm bummed that Mio is a fast-breaker because I use that or the Market Pantry brand all the time...but knowledge is power and when you know better you do better! **** HEY THOMAS: MIO has come out with a "Naturally Sweetened" version of several flavors. Ingredients are: Water, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Less than 2% of: Stevia Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Rosemary Extract, and Potassium Sorbate. WOULD THIS VERSION OF MIO BE OK & NOT BREAK A FAST?

[@mayraramos1032]

Im in tears. Stur is so good. I love the coconut pineapple one. I guess I need to return the 5 ones I bought yesterday 😰

[@Skysmeller1]

Great video, I used to use Mio all the time. Its good to know these small additives to our water can be so significant.

[@laurakozlowski5702]

Do a video on sparkling waters like ICE

[@flokilothbrok2213]

I was just thinking that

[@anthonymarrotti375]

Carbonated don’t drink during fast eating period is fine but the carbonation will make u bloated and hungry

[@drewholloway5516]

The only thing that may spike insulin in ice is the juice concentrate

[@TheMFLAV]

Actually the reason I'm watching this. Lol

[@Davidbaker8220]

Please!!!!

[@ConnieConnie824]

Thank you so much for this video! Been waiting for a video on this forever. It's horrible to know that I have been breaking my fast all this time, but it's good to know that I can correct it from this moment on! ❤

[@dustyh2371]

I used to drink diet soda all the time as a kid, and also got severe migraines. My uncle suggested I stop drinking soda, so I did (in 2007), and I have rarely had a headache since then. I learned it's the aspartame ingredient in foods and drinks that causes it. I haven't had soda since 2007!

[@leivavlogz]

Just placed my order!!! Thanks for the discount!!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

You're welcome!

[@djerickd_official]

Thanks Tom, have a happy Sunday man!

[@whitnit17]

Hey Thomas Can you do a video on drinks like vitamin water zero,Gatorade zero, and propel zero

[@LatinaGem856]

Yes, I drink Propel water and unsweetened carbonated water during a fast, but I do know Propel has sucralose in it.

[@MsClaudiaDuran]

"These all suck, but buy the one that's paying me and this random one I'm picking to not look too bias."

[@josephine5809]

Eh, I really don't think he's operating on that level of sketch. Sure, he promotes, but he balances it with honest information. Honest from his own research and experience.

[@mariekepleiter1368]

In the Netnerlands splenda only contains stevia :) The powdered form also has erythritol

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Interesting

[@aaronbrooks5558]

Hi Thomas, thanks for this! I’ve been messing with different sweeteners. What about carbonated water such as ICE, Bubbly, or LaCroix? Thanks as always!!

[@unbreakableyin2522]

You made me great! Thank you! You are the best!

[@cristycodered]

Huge eye opener! Thanks, Thomas

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

You're welcome

[@tripptank]

Finally. I've been waiting for this one.

[@LastKansasExit]

Thank you. I've been doing IF for awhile but have been flavoring my gallon of water with the Walmart brand grape powder. I have been trying to find out for over a year if it was ok or not. It sucks to find out I've been negating most of my IF benefits, but excited to know how to go forward. Lakonto it is. Thank you.

[@Updated8SecondsAgo]

I checked the ingredients of my Koolaid Liquids and they would break a fast if anyone is wondering

[@TNT31414]

🤷🏾‍♀️I’m still using it o well consider this a dirty fast lol

[@CruzOroz]

Well that sucks. I’ve been using mío for almost two weeks. Should of done my research lol

[@nwhite3562]

I use it all the time. Only on an extended fast I'll quit using it

[@gaweindegraaf]

You ' should HAVE' finished secondary school.

[@franklin5615]

You aren't serious are you? Some guy you don't know online tells you they break a fast and you listen?

[@whitnit17]

CheetohPoof I’ve been using it too!

[@brandonl4663]

@@franklin5615 you probably don't vaccinate your kids.

[@claudiaharris187]

I've been using MiO for 2 years! I use it it (or did until seeing this) before I even got out if bed in the morning, to help me wake up. I LOVE the cherry energy, and mine, purchased in Florida, has the acefulsame K, which has a LOT more side effects than mentioned here. Like depression, some I've struggled with for decades. So, goodbye MiO! Thanks so much, Thomas! 😊

[@cierrashea2207]

This is scary, but good to know!!

[@larisafernandez2475]

Great!!! I just order some from lakanto, I love plain water but from time to time I need some flavor!!!! Thanks!!!

[@theRadiator909]

Love the channel! Extremely informative! What’s the deal on almond flours? Good bad brands? And all baked goods on Keto?

[@rockinemi]

Hey Thomas, love your videos! I was just wondering if you leave cut up lemon in water (not squeezed just left in to infuse the water and to make the water fresh) will that break a fast?

[@josephh4539]

Its crazy you make over 100k per year from this channel. That ain't easy. And your knowledge is top of the line. Trust me you deserve all the success. So basically what you your saying hear is just man up and just drink clean water. PERIOD!!!! THANKS THOMAS

[@marcdirks7058]

Awesome, thnx for the info 🙌🏻

[@RotaryPoweredRX]

I was looking forward to this one for a long time, I'm not surprised most are not fasting friendly

[@leeleewaters1451]

I've been waiting for a video like this👌

[@amykins8336]

Thank you so much for this.

[@19leeryan]

Great video, I use these plenty.

[@Sarah-uf9mt]

Super useful information!!!! I think it would also be super useful to have videos on the benefits of things like: Maca, spurlina, choline, etc. Meaning one video focused on each one of those. Mainly because I feel like you touch on a lot of different supplements, powders, etc. but I'm always trying to do my own research to figure out things like what do they do as a whole, when to take them, how to know I need them,etc. Either way it'd be awesome! But I love your stuff! Again this was super useful

[@Kash2181]

Thanks for this video Thomas. What about flavored sparkling water?

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Depends on the brand

[@jraniada76]

Thank you so much! Love the content!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@Thegamingnightguard]

Thanks for the helpful information!

[@emilioking69]

can you do a video on which 0 calories energy drinks break a fast?

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I don't like energy drinks

[@PhaseSkater]

but how long is the insulin spike? like 5 minutes or what?

[@ShayanGivehchian]

You should do a video on helping stop smoking using fasting. It definitely helps.

[@karimatney1375]

I would LOVE to see you do this with Preworkout a and then BCAs!! Great video.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I've talked about BCAAs a lot. They break your fast every time

[@karimatney1375]

Thomas DeLauer I have definitely seen those, but not a lot on preworkout. Is it the same as BCAs? I wait to drink BCAs (thanks to you) until after breakfast, but I really don’t like coffee for a preworkout. I work out at 5 am fasted.

[@PottsV1]

Thankyou for covering Acesulfame K. It's in the energy drink I have but whenever sweeteners get covered it seems to get ignored. Shame about the answer but I've started to try and restrict it to my eating window anyway to avoid over doing the caffeine.

[@jonashagstrom1306]

Hi thomas, i would be grateful if you can tell me if anti-inflammatory painkillers break a fast or not ?

[@renedelossantos3831]

Hi Thomas, Thanks for the content. The Green Detox you promote in various videos contains Sucralose. What are your thoughts on that? Also, when should Green Detox be consumed?, and does it break a fast?

[@jackmcanespy6608]

Rene De Los Santos it’s fine because he gets paid to promote it.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I take it with a meal and yes it breaks a fast

[@alicenwonderland5505]

I started adding a few frozen berries and lemons to my large water bottles filled with spring water and keep them in the fridge for a few days to infuse. You can see the water turns light red and the flavor comes through nicely. Then I add Sweat Leaf drops to give it a little sweetness. I do mostly drink it with my meals though just for something special besides plain water or tea. Do you think this is ok for a fast?

[@marianmiitchem9217]

Curious about Sweetleaf Sweet Drops? Probably not safe as the ingredients say ‘Natural Flavors’, but it’s made with Stevia! 😀

[@tammybaxter4911]

I am wondering the same! I use the vanilla in my coffee and a flavor for my water.

[@ImJustSaying2U]

Hi Thomas - Another very helpful video. What do you think about the Costco Sparking Carbonated Flavored Water - 0 carbs, Sucralose sweetener, + Vitamins. Will it break the fast?

[@ConnieConnie824]

I forgot to ask, What about Sweet Leaf Water Drops? Its made with Stevia... Here are all the Ingredients: ,Water, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Natural Raspberry Lemonade Flavor Blend, Citric Acid. That's it.

[@dalenattrass8889]

This was a great video! Thanks Thomas 😊

[@dalenattrass8889]

We have a drink called Bolero in Australia that is a powder form. Not sure if it would break a case but I'll be checking the ingredients now!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you!

[@erichaywood2369]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I've got this Cirkul water bottle and I've relied on it heavily to get away from soda. But I recently decided to take on fasting to lose weight and have been paranoid that the Sips for my Cirkul bottle are breaking my fast. Even though you didnt specifically call out this product, the close up shots of the labels on the approved flavors have eased my mind about the water flavoring that I use. Thank you.

[@karitrisdale8484]

I also use Cirkul! Hoping it's ok, I like it!

[@stevegreen5638]

Does this video apply for keto? Thanks for your videos, they really help me out

[@DawnMcKenzie444]

Thomas, GREAT video!!! Can you do one on white monsters, bangs, zip fizz, Gatorade zeros, and Powerade zero‘s? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rub3rbandman597]

Dawn McKenzie I drink bangs and reigns every day and monitor my ketone level like a crazy person. PERSONALLY, They have never spiked my insulin or kicked me out of ketosis.

[@jennifer090981]

What about sweetleaf stevia??

[@cadymoore409]

Can you review zipfizz?

[@youreinthematrix87]

bangs are delicious

[@zlymaciek]

What about lemon water with a little erythritol?

[@_jamesbradley__]

*fantastic* analysis 😎👍

[@vinny_cheese2458]

Thomas, I’m wondering about “natural flavors” that I see in many ingredient lists. Can I trust that a sparkling water drink with “natural flavors” will be ok during a fast?

[@brookesmith1550]

Can you do a video on the bottled no calorie drinks? For example: Propel. I thought it wouldn’t break a fast, but now I think it might. Says no calories and no dyes etc. but has absorbic acid listed. Thanks!

[@Deanriley]

I rarely use any sweetener, but the Now brand stevia liquid tastes best to me.

[@Daniellextina87]

Thanks for the info!!

[@snmdair]

No SweetLeaf drops on the list? I figured that be in the Good pile.

[@lewaynebosley7374]

I agree, SweetLeaf also has a Mio type product now to. I have recently started using those and they are only Stevia sweetened

[@eddiedavisjr9771]

Hey Thomas question that I can’t seem to find an answer to: what are the implications of chronic stress on blood sugar when you’re trying to fast or even be in ketosis? Does the chronic stimulation of blood sugar from the stress response break a fast or diminish ketosis?

[@shines97]

Hi I’m a new subbie 🙌🏾 and new to IF I’ve been doing the 16:8 and it’s going well so far. I’ve recently purchased some liquid flavour drops from ‘my protein’ the cherry flavour has the following ingredients: Cherry Flavour: Flavouring, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Sweetener (Sucralose), Concentrates (Radish, Carrot, Blackcurrant, Sweet Potato, Apple, Cherry). And 0 calories across the board on the nutrition section and even when I scan it on my fitness pal. Would you say this still could break a fast?

[@metfan1211]

Are flavored seltzer waters like Lacroix okay during fasting?

[@marieantoinette3451]

I would love to see a video about vitamins and supplements while doing a Keto Diet.

[@polloggertie4376]

I appreciate the breakdown but prefer just water with no chemicals on a fast.

[@hououinkyouma5539]

That would be impossible since water is a chemical

[@Doezha92]

Thanks for the vid been wondering about mio

[@bhatt_fit315]

Great video! Thank you for all the info. What are your thoughts on zipfizz? I’ve only found it at Costco

[@annettefowler4704]

THANK YOU THOMAS!

[@drawtheword7590]

what are your thoughts on apple cider vinegar and sea salt together (and water )? would this break a fast?

[@tblub.9270]

Depends on your reason for the fast. I believe ACV contains protein which mean that it would probably halt autophagy. Now if that is not the goal and youre only interested in weightlosss, then no. However, if body recomposition is something that you'd want , don't drink the acv during your fast.

[@EM-eb1lf]

I am a MEGA fan of most Lakanto products.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Lakanto is great

[@EM-eb1lf]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial Omg...I got a reply from the man himself. You have taught me TONS. Down 60lbs. Thanks! What I like about Lakanto's Monk products is there is no after taste like most other sweetners.

[@davekohler5957]

Thank for this video.

[@IamStackz73]

Just wanted to say thank you. I've been using mio for a while and wasn't sure if it was breaking my fast. I still have a little bit left in the house but I'm immediately stopping the use of it until after my fast stops. I will only use it during my window of 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. outside of that it will be clear water or coffee. I tried to order Lakanto but it says their website is sold out. And splenda zero is at Walmart but they want almost $8 a bottle. again thank you This helped me make a better decision for myself. Keep up the good work. I'm loving the content

[@nishrena5206]

Have you used on a keto diet ? Will it take you out ketosis?

[@middleagedgamer4111]

Others have probably asked, so I apologize if I missed it in the comments but what about Ultima Electrolyte powder? None of the "bad" ingredients you mention in the video are listed in it. Great content as always. Guess I will stop using Mio during my fast

[@melstark3466]

You've crushed my heart! I practically live on Stur flavors because I hate the taste of water most of the time. I have been using it while doing Keto and doing my intermittant fasting...so apparently...I was not really fasting. Ugh... thanks for your videos!

[@everennui1]

depends on who you're fasting for I think.

[@Courtneywb]

But we’re you still losing weight?

[@invadertanz]

Okay so I understand these break a fast but are they okay for drinking, say, during a meal while doing keto? Or during the day while not fasting to get hydrated? I did find 1 mio flavor without the butyrate.

[@rosaalejandraconsulting4606]

If Lakanto only made coffee creamer I would be in heaven 😊

[@allthatsheiz]

Maybe you came make with lakanto and a cream. Maybe add some vanilla extract or another flavor.

[@nnr2dm243]

Hello - Thomas you've answered a big question for me 3:12 on what I kind of already knew- about Aspartame - I have it in my chewing gum and I know it's kinda bad but was leaning toward it not breaking my fasted state- I only have water or black coffee but I do vape and have Aspartame gum when fasting. - I've tested my sugar levels and it seems little or no significant elevated levels whilst in a fasted state. Thank you.

[@Calaman345]

My friends and I.... have been pondering THIS EXACT question for 3 years😂👌🏽🤔❤🤯🧠

[@arthurvaka8839]

Thanks for the vid. Can you tell me please, how much water weight do you lose when starting intermittent fasting? Thanks

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I cannot. There's no fixed amount

[@lismarie6400]

Thank you for this video, I was wondering about this. I guess I'll stick to my green tea since that is the only caffeine I can drink without all the added sweeteners. One question though do flavored teas break a fast (lemon peel, rose hip …)?

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Generally not

[@Vaultboy2077]

"Does breathing break your fast? Science says..." 🤣 Fasting is so damn complicated...

[@TurboJohn74]

Technically, breathing near high concentrations of restaurants breaks a fast, for some of us, lol! Damn steak and burger aromas get me every time, how about you all? 16hrs of fasting and i'm ready to throw down!

[@MrLeebooher]

Just man the hell up and drink water and occupy your time with something active and not sitting on your ass looking at a video game and also trick the brain out of the sugar Cravings with a small grain of pink Himalayan salt under the tongue. Providing plenty of minerals as well and electrolytes. Get serious about fasting or just go to McDonald's and give in one way or the other.

[@jesusislord9389]

@@MrLeebooher 💯 I’m totally in guilt. My research is done after reading your comment Sir. Thank you

[@alannasmith21]

For real!😂😂

[@DavidSchertz]

Was waiting for this video!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

The wait is over!

[@dawnblack8290]

thomas, you have alot of good questions to answer. So is powdered stevia with maltodextrin a fast breaker?

[@bonanzatime]

👍👍👍I just tried flavored water first time last week. it was 'Stur', it tastes ok. by label it seemed like the best on the shelf at Wegmans.? just started watching the vid, will see if I was right or wrong.?🤔☺

[@tuamigaMaribel]

I use a lot of mio on my veggie blends, it's not ok when fasting but can I keep using it on my blends? I've notice that it doesn't Kick me out of ketosis 🙄

[@ybe7011]

Is the Dextrin in Lily's chocolate bars the same as maltodextrin? I was surprised to read that in the ingredients on some of their chocolate!

[@lylarosewild]

YB E wow. Good question.

[@happens2bvegan504]

Using SweetLeaf brand WaterDrops : Ingredients - vegetable glycerin, purified water, citric acid, malic acid, natural flavor, stevia leaf extract and sodium citrate....You didn't mention this one..or some of its ingredients...Wondering what your thoughts are. And on a side note...I love your content.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I gotta check them out

[@KohleJoseph]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial but Natural Flavors 😏

[@kraigs3885]

Great info. What about things such as lemon or cucumber water? Will these break a fast?

[@iSyre]

With sucralose in question for years I'm finding that it does more harm to the body than previously thought... But I thought it would spike insulin because of how it's made and what it does in the body. I'm a bit confused now... And good sales pitch on lakanto

[@mrx3582]

Hello Thomas, Remember the video "Top 10 things to add to your coffee" ? Is it safe to mix the cinamon,tumeric, cacao and ghee altogether in the coffee ? I do it almost everyday. And another thing, is the nitric oxide along with the feeling of fullness and good mood available in cocoa? Because they are manufactured differently.

[@lloydhlavac6807]

The only water flavoring I ever use is Water Drops by SweetLeaf. I get it in my local health food store. Ingredients: Vegetable glycerin, purified water, citric acid, malic acid, natural flavor, stevia leaf extract, sodium citrate. 0 calories, 0 sugar, but it does have 1 gram of carb per serving (1 squeeze of bottle). I like the rasperberry lemonade flavor. And I was unaware about antioxidant vitamins breaking a fast. I took them during my 6 day fast this past week. I still lost 8 lbs. And I was already very low carb, fat adapted, so it wasn't just water weight.

[@katrinakneeskern5601]

Thomas...you say SUcralose is not a really quality sweetener and I agree...which is why I have not bought any of your green detox or other products...you preach stevia and monk fruit...why don’t you use those higher quality sweeteners in your products? I love your videos and the science, I’m grateful for you..just want to know bc I would 💯 buy all your stuff if it had better ingredients ☺️🙏🤗

[@Tengokuq]

Thanks for this video. I've got a question -- isn't Aspartame just a bunch of amino acids? Which we get most of them from meat?

[@morgan18821]

Off the subject, your thoughts on Lectins, see a lot of information lately?

[@jayhawks2042]

A little off topic, but I'm hoping to get in the next Q&A vid with a question about HMB supplementation during a fast for its anti catabolic properties. You often talk about building muscle and protein synthesis, but perhaps you can touch on the flip side of that coin which is arguably equally important, the prevention of muscle breakdown, specifically while training fasted in a state of ketosis.

[@morganbocock5431]

Hey Thomas, can you touch on toothpaste and brushing your teeth during fasting? Does this break a fast? I have seen conflicting answers but assume if it has sugar it will trigger a response an break your fast?