Headaches from "fake sugars" :(

paupauco · 07-02-2004, 03:28 PM

Hi everyone,

I've tried them all! Splenda, Natrasweet, torani SF, sugar alcohols (in ice cream, bars etc.) and they all give me a headache after

I get a bit 'woozy'. Like today i only had 1/4 cup of dreyers SF ice cream and now my head is spinning

Is there anything else that i can use?

Thanks!

Ma Bailey · 07-02-2004, 04:07 PM

Hi Paupauco,
Sorry to hear you are having a problem with the sweeteners...but like most things "once size does NOT fit all". I get a headache from Equal so I know what you are going through. Have you tried LoHan or Stevia? They are found at most health food stores. They can be a tad pricey . Good luck in finding something that works for you.
Ciao for now, Mary >^.,.^<

Lori42 · 07-02-2004, 07:30 PM

I know exactly what you mean! I can't take any of the AS that I've tried out there.

That said, there is one I just purchased and am cautiously optimistic about--Slimsweet. It's a low carb sweetener derived from kiwi fruit. The ingredients listed are: Levelose, Momordica grovenori, 80%, Mogrosides (fruit). It's about 1/8th sweeter than sugar. I've used it 2x and no headaches so far. I don't plan on using it often but it's nice to have a little sweetness for baking!

I believe there's another product called Thermosweet and it's made from the same fruit sweetner. Haven't tried that one though.

Hth,
Lori

Ceze · 07-02-2004, 08:53 PM

I had bad headaches from nutrasweet. I have no problems with stevia and use it all the time now.

baabng4ever · 07-02-2004, 09:38 PM

I have always had a problem with Aspertame, but have no probs with saccharin...so it is Sweet & low for me!

scott123 · 07-03-2004, 05:37 AM

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Originally posted by Lori42
That said, there is one I just purchased and am cautiously optimistic about--Slimsweet. It's a low carb sweetener derived from kiwi fruit. The ingredients listed are: Levelose, Momordica grovenori, 80%, Mogrosides (fruit). It's about 1/8th sweeter than sugar.

The first ingredient listed, levulose, is a synonym for fructose. Very very bad stuff. I think there may be some diabetics that are okay with fructose but from a low carbing perspective, it will knock you out of ketosis immediately.

Lori42 · 07-03-2004, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by scott123
The first ingredient listed, levulose, is a synonym for fructose. Very very bad stuff. I think there may be some diabetics that are okay with fructose but from a low carbing perspective, it will knock you out of ketosis immediately.

I thought I remember reading about this that the way it was made it's ok from a blood sugar perspective?? I remember reading a post about Ruby Tuesday's cheesecake (the originial one) that was made with this and someone posted a whole thing about Levelose. I'll have to do a search and see. If this is the case forget about using it and I'm sorry!!!!

Lori

scott123 · 07-03-2004, 08:32 PM

No need to be sorry Lori. If anyone should be sorry it's the makers of Slimsweet for misleading ingredient labeling. I mean, really, one shouldn't need a degree in chemistry to purchase low carb products.

hani · 07-05-2004, 12:16 AM

i get dizzy and headachy from som e too. it's a drag. i have just started using stevia dn am very happy with it.

07-02-2004, 03:28 PM	#1
paupauco Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2 Gallery: paupauco WOE: SB/personal lowcarb Start Date: 06/15/04	Headaches from "fake sugars" :( Hi everyone, I've tried them all! Splenda, Natrasweet, torani SF, sugar alcohols (in ice cream, bars etc.) and they all give me a headache after I get a bit 'woozy'. Like today i only had 1/4 cup of dreyers SF ice cream and now my head is spinning Is there anything else that i can use? Thanks!

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07-02-2004, 04:07 PM	#2
Ma Bailey Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sevierville, TN Posts: 1,828 Gallery: Ma Bailey WOE: Atkins and Organic	Hi Paupauco, Sorry to hear you are having a problem with the sweeteners...but like most things "once size does NOT fit all". I get a headache from Equal so I know what you are going through. Have you tried LoHan or Stevia? They are found at most health food stores. They can be a tad pricey . Good luck in finding something that works for you. Ciao for now, Mary >^.,.^<

07-02-2004, 07:30 PM	#3
Lori42 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 1,570 Gallery: Lori42 Stats: 144/128/125 WOE: Moderate carb, whole foods Start Date: May 2003	I know exactly what you mean! I can't take any of the AS that I've tried out there. That said, there is one I just purchased and am cautiously optimistic about--Slimsweet. It's a low carb sweetener derived from kiwi fruit. The ingredients listed are: Levelose, Momordica grovenori, 80%, Mogrosides (fruit). It's about 1/8th sweeter than sugar. I've used it 2x and no headaches so far. I don't plan on using it often but it's nice to have a little sweetness for baking! I believe there's another product called Thermosweet and it's made from the same fruit sweetner. Haven't tried that one though. Hth, Lori

07-02-2004, 08:53 PM	#4
Ceze Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 555 Gallery: Ceze Stats: size: too big/smaller/just right WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Atkins-2002	I had bad headaches from nutrasweet. I have no problems with stevia and use it all the time now.

07-02-2004, 09:38 PM	#5
baabng4ever Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 1,173 Gallery: baabng4ever WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 2, 2012	I have always had a problem with Aspertame, but have no probs with saccharin...so it is Sweet & low for me!

07-03-2004, 08:32 PM	#8
scott123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 2,145 Gallery: scott123 Stats: 245/220/205 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/6/04	No need to be sorry Lori. If anyone should be sorry it's the makers of Slimsweet for misleading ingredient labeling. I mean, really, one shouldn't need a degree in chemistry to purchase low carb products.

07-05-2004, 12:16 AM	#9
hani Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: israel Posts: 1,014 Gallery: hani Stats: 235/179/thinking about really skinny WOE: moderate carbs, no sugar. Start Date: 3/21/03 @235 uncomfortable pounds	i get dizzy and headachy from som e too. it's a drag. i have just started using stevia dn am very happy with it.