Fasting vs. Flavored water | Which Flavored Water Breaks a Fast? – Thomas DeLauer

Fasting vs. Flavored water | Which Flavored Water Breaks a Fast? – Thomas DeLauer…
Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium & Aspartame)
Sucralose:
In studies, oral dosing of sucralose did not induce a cephalic insulin response - appetite was not affected either. However, the commercial version of sucralose, Splenda, is cut with dextrose as a bulking agent - dextrose is essentially glucose, which elicits an insulin response

Acesulfame K:
In studies, direct transfusions of acesulfame K increased insulin secretion in rats in a dose-dependent fashion. Studies haven’t seen people orally taking acesulfame K in a fasted state and having an insulin response - yet

Aspartame:
A study of forty-eight healthy volunteers found no evidence that aspartame has an effect on insulin levels. Phenylalanine is an amino acid normally found in the brain. People with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) cannot metabolize phenylalanine - leads to dangerously high levels of phenylalanine in the brain. Excessive levels in the brain can cause the levels of serotonin in the brain to decrease, leading to depression –phenylalanine levels of the blood increase significantly in human subjects who chronically consume aspartame

Aspartic Acid:
Aspartame in diet sodas, or aspartame in other liquid form are absorbed more quickly and have been shown to spike plasma levels of aspartic acid. Too much aspartic acid in the brain kills certain neurons by allowing the influx of too much calcium into the cells. This influx triggers excessive amounts of free radicals, which kill the cells. The neural cell damage that can be caused by excessive aspartate and glutamate is why they are referred to as "excitotoxins." They "excite" or stimulate the neural cells to death.

Methanol:
Methanol/wood alcohol is a deadly poison. Methanol breaks down into formaldehyde in the body, which is a deadly neurotoxin. An EPA assessment of methanol states that methanol "is considered a cumulative poison due to the low rate of excretion once it is absorbed.” Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen, causes retinal damage, interferes with DNA replication and causes birth defects.

Maltodextrin & Dextrose:
Maltodextrin is used as a thickener, filler or preservative in many processed foods - it’s an artificially produced white powder that can be derived from any starch, most commonly made from corn, rice, potato starch or wheat. Although maltodextrin comes from natural foods, it’s highly processed - the starch goes through a process called partial hydrolysis, which uses water, enzymes and acids to break down the starch and create the water-soluble white powder. Maltodextrin’s glycemic index is even higher than table sugar, ranging from 106 to 136 (while table sugar is 65)
Bodybuilders often use it post-workout in order to restore the body’s glycogen and glucose levels - can raise glycemic load, which may contribute to fat storage. However, maltodextrin is processed with GMO corn and, as such, can cause gastrointestinal distress in some people. Although the difference isn’t that much, dextrose is absorbed by the body slightly faster than maltodextrin. The body has to break maltodextrin down from its multiple sugar construction to single sugars, or monosaccharides, which are used by the body for energy and to restore muscle glycogen stores.

Vitamins (B & C)-
Fat Soluble B Vitamins:
These are often added (i.e. Mi0) to support energy, but as they’re naturally fat soluble (and B12 is usually in the form of cyanocobalamin) they’re not fasting friendly.

Water Soluble (Vitamin C):
Other brands, such as Stur, use stevia as a sweetener, which is otherwise safe, but add in vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid. The study from Rejuvenation Research finding that vitamin C & E supplementation negated the elevated Sirt3 benefits that usually arise from fasting - cells were sheltered from oxidative stress. Note on Food Dyes - (Red 1, Blue 40, Yellow 6)
Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 may contain contaminants that are known cancer-causing substances. Benzidine, 4-aminobiphenyl and 4-aminoazobenzene are potential carcinogens that have been found in food dyes. These contaminants are allowed in the dyes because they are present in low levels, which are presumed to be safe.

Lakanto - Liquid Monk Fruit Extract:
Ingredients: Monk Fruit Extract. Monk fruit sweetener is made from extract derived from dried fruit - the extract is 150-250 times sweeter than table sugar, has zero calories and carbs, and does not raise blood glucose levels.

[AICovers_._]

…i appreciate this video so much- at 435lbs, I’ve began following you- my severe addiction was soda- I was beyond depressed, and the acidic burn became massively addictive- my highest weight was 480. this is day 3 with NO soda- I am so very proud of myself- id like to add how very detailed your videos are- you make things so very easy to understand- you literally save lives- thank you for saving mine. ❤

[Quazgaa]

Thomas "It's technically ok except thats it's poison" DeLauer

[mariekepleiter]

In the Netnerlands splenda only contains stevia :) The powdered form also has erythritol

[ConnieConnie]

I forgot to ask, What about Sweet Leaf Water Drops? Its made with Stevia...
Here are all the Ingredients:, Water, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Natural Raspberry Lemonade Flavor Blend, Citric Acid.
That's it.

[UpdatedSecondsAgo]

I checked the ingredients of my Koolaid Liquids and they would break a fast if anyone is wondering

[MsClaudiaDuran]

"These all suck, but buy the one that's paying me and this random one I'm picking to not look too bias."

[Kvon]

I swear I was just trying to look up this information last night! PERFECT TIMING! And great video! I'm bummed that Mio is a fast-breaker because I use that or the Market Pantry brand all the time...but knowledge is power and when you know better you do better!  
**** HEY THOMAS: MIO has come out with a "Naturally Sweetened" version of several flavors. Ingredients are: Water, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Less than 2% of: Stevia Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Rosemary Extract, and Potassium Sorbate. WOULD THIS VERSION OF MIO BE OK & NOT BREAK A FAST?

[whitnit]

Hey Thomas
Can you do a video on drinks like vitamin water zero, Gatorade zero, and propel zero

[dustyh]

I used to drink diet soda all the time as a kid, and also got severe migraines. My uncle suggested I stop drinking soda, so I did (in 2007), and I have rarely had a headache since then. I learned it's the aspartame ingredient in foods and drinks that causes it. I haven't had soda since 2007!

[PhattCattDaNyce]

Thanks for the discount. Just ordered my bundle!

[CruzOroz]

Well that sucks. I’ve been using mío for almost two weeks. Should of done my research lol

[mayraramos]

Im in tears. Stur is so good. I love the coconut pineapple one. I guess I need to return the 5 ones I bought yesterday 😰

[josephh]

Its crazy you make over 100k per year from this channel. That ain't easy. And your knowledge is top of the line. Trust me you deserve all the success. So basically what you your saying hear is just man up and just drink clean water. PERIOD!!!! THANKS THOMAS

[polloggertie]

I appreciate the breakdown but prefer just water with no chemicals on a fast.

[claudiaharris]

I've been using MiO for 2 years! I use it it (or did until seeing this) before I even got out if bed in the morning, to help me wake up. I LOVE the cherry energy, and mine, purchased in Florida, has the acefulsame K, which has a LOT more side effects than mentioned here. Like depression, some I've struggled with for decades. So, goodbye MiO! Thanks so much, Thomas! 😊

[Vaultboy]

"Does breathing break your fast? Science says..." 🤣 Fasting is so damn complicated...

[laurakozlowski]

Do a video on sparkling waters like ICE

[EM-eblf]

I am a MEGA fan of most Lakanto products.

[DawnMcKenzie]

Thomas, GREAT video!!! Can you do one on white monsters, bangs, zip fizz, Gatorade zeros, and Powerade zero‘s? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[PhaseSkater]

but how long is the insulin spike? like 5 minutes or what?