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By: The Low Down on Agave, Honey, and Date Sugar : Practical Nutrition

The Low Down on Agave, Honey, and Date Sugar : Practical Nutrition — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:09:12 +0000

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By: Nour El-Zibdeh, RD

Nour El-Zibdeh, RD — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:03:31 +0000

Twin Toddler Dad: Good question. This is what I found on mayoclinic website:

“The FDA has established an “acceptable daily intake” (ADI) for each sweetener. This is the maximum amount considered safe to eat each day during your lifetime. ADIs are intended to be about 100 times less than the smallest amount that might cause health concerns.”

So, the ADI is well below the dangerous level. However, my guess is that once a product is approved, no one is doing any new research to update the research, unless there is a concern or a reason to believe that a product is causing any new serious side effects.

Nicole: thanks and I saw that on Nutrition Blog Network. It seems like when anyone in the group updates their blog, the new post gets featured. It’s a great idea and location to find RDs online–you should join if you haven’t already.

By: Nicole, RD

Nicole, RD — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:12:07 +0000

What a wonderful summary! It was featured on Nutrition Blog Network in case you hadn’t seen Congrats!

By: TwinToddlersDad

TwinToddlersDad — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:57:13 +0000

Excellent, well researched article.
I am curious about the basis for setting the ADI limits. What kind of tests are done to establish these limits?

I am guessing that most manufacturers will claim that typical use by adults and children fall much below the ADI limits. I wonder if these numbers are inflated or if they are ever adjusted based on new research.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:24:46 +0000

Agreed! Well put conclusion!

By: Nour El-Zibdeh, RD

Nour El-Zibdeh, RD — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:43:29 +0000

Thanks Georgie for the comment. I agree about the internet and that’s why I love reading what other RDs say.

Thanks Angie again for the article and for commenting back!

By: Nutrition On The Double » The Bottom Line on Artificial Sweeteners

Nutrition On The Double » The Bottom Line on Artificial Sweeteners — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:15:27 +0000

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By: Angie Lamberson

Angie Lamberson — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:09:12 +0000

Thanks, Georgie. So true! Thanks for commenting!

Angie

By: Georgie Fear

Georgie Fear — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:03:44 +0000

Thanks for sharing this well-thought and concise article on artificial sweeteners. The internet can be a place of outlandish inflated claims – but this piece contains refreshingly grounded information!

Georgie Fear RD