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With diseases of the pancreas, diabetes mellitus, obesity, you must follow a strict diet, it is useful to give up sweets. This prescription of doctors is not always feasible, but sugar substitutes come to the rescue. They are natural (fructose) and synthetic. A well-known German manufacturer of sweeteners presented its products on the Russian market. It is necessary to figure out what are the benefits and harms of Milford, a synthetic glucose substitute.
Composition and types of Milford sweeteners
German manufacturer Milford Suess makes supplements in the form of small tablets and liquids. Milford liquid sweeteners in syrups are rare, but very popular. Due to their heat-resistant properties, they are added to dishes of varying degrees of readiness.
Types of sweeteners from a German manufacturer:
- Milford Suess Aspartame;
- Milford Classic;
- Milford Stevia;
- Milford Sucralose with Inulin.
These types of additives differ in composition, shape and degree of sweetness per 1 kg of sugar.
Milford Suess Aspartame
This synthetic substitute is composed of aspartame. Many scientists are currently arguing about the dangers of the substance. It can be consumed in limited quantities - 50 mg / kg body weight. It should also be borne in mind that aspartame is found in soda, candy, chewing gum, vitamins, and cough syrups. Excessive consumption of it can harm the body. Aspartame provokes headaches, insomnia, ringing in the ears, and allergies.
Milford Classic
Milford Suess is composed of sodium cyclamate and saccharin.
Saccharin is the first substance produced as a synthetic sugar substitute that is 500 times sweeter than it. One of the most popular types of sweeteners for losing weight and diabetics. Its calorie content tends to 0, and the substance does not in any way affect the level of insulin and glucose in the blood. But it cannot be called a useful substance, since it was created artificially in a laboratory and is not assimilated by the body. Regular use of it can be harmful. The maximum dose is 5 mg / kg of body weight per day.
Sodium cyclamate is 30 times sweeter than natural sugar, it is used to neutralize the metallic taste of saccharin. It is indicated for diabetics and for weight loss. The calorie content of the substance is zero. Does not raise blood glucose levels.
In high doses, it can contribute to the formation of malignant tumors. The permissible dose without harm to the body is 11 mg / kg of body weight per day.
Milford Stevia
It is considered one of the safest and healthiest sweeteners in the Milford line. It contains an extract from the stevia plant, which has natural sweetness and is not harmful. An individual intolerance to useful components or allergies may become a restriction to use.
Milford Sucralose with Inulin
The composition contains sucralose - a synthetic additive. It is obtained by chlorination of ordinary white sugar, which significantly increases the sweetness of the substance - 600 times. Of the positive properties, the absence of aftertaste is distinguished, as after other types of sweeteners. The substance does not decompose at high temperatures, so it can be used for cooking hot and sweet dishes. A useful additional property for losing weight is the absence of hunger attacks after consuming sucralose.
Inulin is an organic substance that is extracted from plants (chicory, acorns) by pressing.
Of the beneficial qualities of inulin are:
- increased immunity;
- the ability to remove harmful substances from the body;
- stimulation of bone growth;
- good for the liver.
A harmful substance can become with its individual intolerance.
Why Milford Sugar Substitute Benefits
For effective weight loss and diabetes treatment, it is beneficial to eliminate sugar not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for medical purposes. Shown to use its substitutes. They are absorbed by the body more slowly and have a low glycemic index. These properties, useful and necessary for losing weight, allow you to get rid of bouts of hunger.
Nutritionists and doctors find it useful to use sweeteners that contain natural substances, for example, Milford Stevia or Milford with inulin. They will not cause harm, when they are used, only benefit is observed.
Can Milford be used for diabetes
Milford tablets and syrup do not allow blood glucose to rise - this is their main useful and necessary property. Instead of 4 tbsp. l. sugar is consumed 1 tsp. a zero calorie sweetener. Milford synthetic supplements contain vitamins A, B, C.
Useful and important properties of Milford in diabetes mellitus:
- The sugar load decreases, the functioning of the kidneys, digestive tract organs, and liver improves.
- The work of the pancreas is getting better.
- An important property and benefit of Milford tablets is that they do not affect the intake of diabetes medications.
How to use Milford sweeteners correctly
Allowable doses without harm to the body are indicated on the label of each Milford product. The tablet form is used for hot drinks: tea, coffee, cocoa. Additives in the form of syrups - for the preparation of non-nutritive, dietary, sweet dishes.
The daily norm for all forms of Milford without harm to health is not more than 29 mg.
Harm of Milford and contraindications
Despite the benefits and positive properties, Milford tablets and syrups have a number of contraindications and harmful qualities. It is important to pay attention to these before purchasing any form of sweetener. All restrictions are listed by the manufacturer on the packaging.
It is harmful to use sugar substitutes for some categories of people:
- pregnant women;
- nursing mothers;
- children and adolescents under 14;
- To old people;
- persons suffering from allergic reactions;
- patients with gallstone disease.
Doctors do not recommend the daily use of sweeteners. They should be consumed as little as possible. Contraindications apply to all forms of Milford products.
Doctors' opinion on Milford sweetener
Dr. A. V. Kovalkov, a renowned endocrinologist, is not against sugar substitutes. But he believes that it is useful to get rid of sugar addiction completely. Diabetics or people who are losing weight are trying to trick the body and use synthetic supplements, believing that it is useful.According to the doctor, they should be used only when there is a risk of breaking loose and eating sweets. As a full-fledged useful replacement for glucose without harm to health, the doctor recommends using Milford products.
Nutritionist E.A. Ananyeva recommends her patients to use sugar substitutes during the period of weight loss and habituation to healthy eating. She considers their frequent and regular use harmful. Their reception is justified only for patients with diabetes. The doctor advises those who are losing weight to adhere to a healthy diet, and replace sweetness with synthetic additives only occasionally, without harm to health.
How to choose a sweetener
There have been no full-fledged and large-scale studies on the dangers or benefits of synthetic additives on the human body. Therefore, it is worthwhile to approach their choice with great care and trust only trusted brands.
Experts recommend choosing products that contain useful natural ingredients or synthetic ones that do not harm the human body.
These substances include:
- fructose;
- sorbitol;
- stevia;
- sucralose.
The main recommendation for the use of synthetic additives without harm to health is not to exceed the permissible dose indicated in the instructions.
Conclusion
The benefits and harms of Milford, its properties are not fully understood. All that remains is to trust the recognized manufacturer of such goods. Before purchasing and using products from this line, you should consult your doctor.
