Along the way: the wartime rationing that built the sweetener industry, the cyclamate the US banned and never reinstated while the rest of the world kept drinking it, the every-fifteen-years villain cycle that has run through fat, high-fructose corn syrup, gluten, and seed oils, the genuinely fascinating Suez microbiome research where scientists grew human gut bacteria in mice, the stevia-in-a-petri-dish problem, and the erythritol heart-attack headline that fell apart the moment anyone read the study
Finally, if skin changes are affecting your quality of life or mental wellbeing , do not hesitate to seek support
Your ideal target depends on your age, weight, activity level, and overall health, so the best number is the one your provider sets with you
At Spectrum Healthcare, we aim to empower our patients with clear, balanced, evidence-based information so they can make informed decisions in partnership with their treating practitioner