Pregnancy And Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are a controversial topic with many individuals. Many artificial sweeteners have the potential to do harm, yet the significance of this potential is often hotly debated. When pregnancy is included in the debate, however, many individuals agree that artificial sweeteners are less favorable for use during pregnancy. After all, there's no way to be 100-percent sure that even a small amount of a toxic chemical will prove safe for an unborn child.
Aspartame, more commonly known as NutraSweet, is non-caloric and used to sweeten everything from soda and gum to candy and desserts. Aspartame consists of phenylalanine, an amino acid that is dangerous for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare hereditary condition. When an individual has phenylketonuria, his or her body cannot metabolize phenylalanine and, in severe and untreated cases, serious health issues, including mental retardation and seizures may result. Recommendations for Pregnancy and Artificial Sweeteners
If you have PKU or someone in your family has a history of it, you would be wise to avoid aspartame. Also, some medical experts recommend avoiding it if you are pregnant and high levels of phenylalanine are present in your bloodstream. Some obstetricians, unwilling to take even a small amount of risk with unborn children, recommend that their pregnant patients avoid aspartame altogether. ElimiTaste gum is completely free of artificial sweeteners and offers an intense, minty flavor. Chew it during and after pregnancy. Order it online today or by dialing us at ElimiTaste toll-free at (866) 700-2899 or locally at (562) 494-6100. We also accept fax messages at (562) 494-6455 and e-mail at sales@elimitaste.com.
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