What Are the Benefits of Artificial Sweetener?

Artificial sweeteners are used as substitutes for sugar. Artificial sweeteners provide a sweet taste like sugar, but they do not have as many calories.

Teeth

• Some artificial sweeteners, such as Xylitol, increase the flow of saliva, and as a result, helps clean teeth and prevent cavities.

Weight

• Sugar is loaded with calories and can contribute to obesity. But because artificial sweeteners don't have as many calories as sugar, the sweeteners can be helpful in losing weight.

Blood Pressure

• One of the leading causes of high blood pressure is being overweight. Artificial sweeteners are often used by people dieting, and that weight loss can also help prevent high blood pressure.

Diabetes

• When a diabetic can't consume any more sugar because his blood sugar level is too high, the diabetic can satisfy his craving for something sweet with something containing an artificial sweetener.

Other Benefits

• There are other medical conditions that can be prevented with consuming less sugar, such as osteoporosis and deficiencies of vitamins and minerals.