RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Sugar substitutes during pregnancy
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 1003
OP 1005
VO 60
IS 11
A1 Eliza Pope
A1 Gideon Koren
A1 Pina Bozzo
YR 2014
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/60/11/1003.abstract
AB Question I have a pregnant patient who regularly consumes sugar substitutes and she asked me if continuing their use would affect her pregnancy or child. What should I tell her, and are there certain options that are better for use during pregnancy? Answer Although more research is required to fully determine the effects of in utero exposure to sugar substitutes, the available data do not suggest adverse effects in pregnancy. However, it is recommended that sugar substitutes be consumed in moderate amounts, adhering to the acceptable daily intake standards set by regulatory agencies.