Associação entre o consumo de adoçantes não calóricos e emagrecimento, apetite e metabolismo glicídico: uma revisão narrativa de literatura

Abstract

Objective: To investigate whether the consumption of non-caloric sweeteners has a positive effect on weight loss and glucose metabolism, as well as to evaluate the relationship between the intake of these substances and increased appetite. Methodology: Literature review carried out in the PubMed database, only clinical trials and randomized controlled trials were considered, with a time frame of 5 years. After applying the inclusion criteria, 8 articles were selected to compose this study. Results: Regarding the results of the studies, 5 had the sweetener stevia as the substance of interest and 3 were about sucralose, all of which were evaluated separately. Conclusion: Both substances had a positive effect on weight reduction when compared to sucrose. There is not enough evidence to prove increased appetite. It was observed that the consumption of stevia has a neutral or beneficial effect on blood glucose in healthy individuals when compared to sucrose or water.