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Question onsweeteners for Protein shakes

Thrawn78731 Posts: 17 Joined: 2004/02/10	2004/02/17, 11:38 AM Going to get a protein shake mix from protein factory, but am stumped by my choices for sweeteners. they are: Acesulfame Aspartame Neosweet Splenda (sucralose) Stevia Which one of these is best/less harmful? Or does it depend on the situation? - jack
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2004/02/17, 12:20 PM Acesulfame Potassium - Decent taste. Not aware of established side effects. Aspartame - Possible complications if user is a phenylketoneuric, such as headaches, dizziness, etc. Splenda (sucralose) - sugar derived; can cause upset stomach. Stevia - Plant dervied. FDA does not allow companies to label it as a "sweetener." Some possible minor side effects - currently being investigated. Out of all of the above, I prefer just a few grams of some type of carb to help sweeten, but that's just me... -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/02/17, 06:22 PM I buy from them alot, why not let them just add chocolate flavoring or strawberry, and add dextrose and malto for your post workout shake. This will make it plenty sweet anyway, as rev says. They are your fast absorbing carbs you want with your protein post workout. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....