I am not a type 2 diabetic but I have been using allulose for about 6 months now and I absolutely love it! I typically struggle with gastro problems and this is the one natural accouring sugars that does not cause me a bunch of gastro problems.
I started consuming allulose about a month ago and I am 100% in ketosis (according to my ketone and glucometer) at 2 ketones or above all the time. It’s insane.
I have been using allulose for several months and have had no issues with it. It browns very quickly in baked products, is fantastic for keeping frozen treats from becoming hard. I still use erythritol blends for baking but with Dr Bikman’s new research I will be incorporating allulose into my diet more regularly.
That's great to hear that allulose has been working well for you! It's always helpful to find sweeteners that fit your baking and dietary needs. Can't wait to try it for myself!--Shelley😊
Good information! I absolutely LOVE allulose! I use it a lot. I've recently used it in making strawberry and raspberry jam. I've also used it to make caramel and sweetened condensed milk from heavy cream. It's awesome! I've had no issues with it. Erythritol gives gas and a stomach ache within a few minutes. I can't tolerate Stevia. I find it bitter and has a lingering aftertaste.
Love that Dr. Bikman has released one of his studies and this one is on Allulose. He is one of the scientists that I feel does an amazing job and is not influenced by outside issues or companies. I use Allulose, though I don't have a CGM. I do finger pricks and I tested the Allulose when I first got it and my blood sugars did not go up at all. I find it not as sweet as other sugars used in Keto. I don't like Erythritol and usually only see Monk Fruit combined with something else. I also use Stevia, but find it can get too sweet if one is not careful. Overall, I try not to use sweeteners of any kind, but sometimes I just want a sweet taste in something.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Allulose and sweeteners. Your experience is really interesting and helpful for others looking to navigate the sugar substitute world.--Shelley😊
Hey, thanks for pointing that out! It's definitely something to keep in mind when choosing ingredients. Some companies offer Non-GMO Verified versions of it. Maybe we can find some of that! 😁--Shelley
I switched from erythritol to Allulose about 8 months ago b/c there was some conversation in the medical community about erythritol causing thickening of the blood and making blood sticky. I like Allulose much better. Stools slightly softer which is great. Not too loose. No adverse effects at all. My LDL cholesterol actually dropped about 25 points and I had been using Allulose about two months at the time of my check up. Not sure it had anything to do with it but possibly it did. I keep a keto dessert made for my husband and I 80% of the time and no problems here.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the community! It's valuable to know how different sweeteners can affect our health. Awesome news!!--Shelley
I started using allulose and am type 2 diabetic but controlled on keto for almost 5 years. It's working great and I think it's helping keep to my readings lower. I haven't noticed any gastric issues. I've found a few llvery low carb high protein sweet recipes like a brownie that is great.
Thank you for sharing your experience with allulose and KETO-- and how it's positively impacting your health. It's inspiring to hear success stories like yours!
This stuff is fantastic ! Only recently able to get in Australia. Pretty expensive. I wear a continuous glucose monitor as I am a terrible diabetic for over 40 years. If I drink a heaped tsp before meals it rips my blood sugar spike down and hardly moves the line and then drops and keeps it down. No intolerance issues like you get with other sweeteners. Highly recommended especially for diabetics ! Question on safety, what are the other sweeteners doing to your gut ?😂😅❤
I've used Allulose for years. Love it. I do find that in baking it does cause more brewing on bred tops, cookies, etc. I'd be interested in hearing more about CGMs. Did you mention from England? Are you able to get them less expensively out of the US? BTW my hubby and I never get any reactions for using Allulose, but he does from Erythritol.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Allulose and Erythritol! It's always interesting to hear how different sweeteners can affect baking and reactions. Since our daughter is living in the UK she was able to get them for us a bit cheaper without a 6 month subscription plan etc....--Shelley
Thank you for sharing your success with allulose! We've been incorporating it into our cooking in place of the sugar alcohols and even our non-keto daughter likes the stuff we make with it!
The EU has stricter food testing before they let it be used in EU products, they just haven't tested it enough. EU residents though can purchase it online from other countries legally.
Thank you for your comment and question! Allulose is indeed a type of fructose, but it behaves quite differently in the body compared to regular fructose. Unlike regular fructose, which is metabolized in the liver and can contribute to fat production, allulose is absorbed in the small intestine and excreted in the urine without being significantly metabolized. Research indicates that allulose does not contribute to increases in blood glucose or insulin levels and does not lead to fatty liver disease. In fact, some studies suggest that allulose may help reduce fat accumulation in the liver and improve insulin sensitivity. For example, studies published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrients have shown beneficial effects of allulose on liver health. We hope this helps clarify your concerns! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
I am not a type 2 diabetic but I have been using allulose for about 6 months now and I absolutely love it! I typically struggle with gastro problems and this is the one natural accouring sugars that does not cause me a bunch of gastro problems.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's awesome to hear how allulose has made a positive impact on your health. Can't wait to try some!!--Shelley
I absolutely love Dr. Bickman. I think all of his interviews/talks are so very interesting.
Totally agree! Dr. Bickman's interviews are awesome!!--Shelley😁
I started consuming allulose about a month ago and I am 100% in ketosis (according to my ketone and glucometer) at 2 ketones or above all the time. It’s insane.
That's so cool to hear!
I have been using allulose for several months and have had no issues with it. It browns very quickly in baked products, is fantastic for keeping frozen treats from becoming hard. I still use erythritol blends for baking but with Dr Bikman’s new research I will be incorporating allulose into my diet more regularly.
That's great to hear that allulose has been working well for you! It's always helpful to find sweeteners that fit your baking and dietary needs. Can't wait to try it for myself!--Shelley😊
Good information! I absolutely LOVE allulose! I use it a lot. I've recently used it in making strawberry and raspberry jam. I've also used it to make caramel and sweetened condensed milk from heavy cream. It's awesome! I've had no issues with it. Erythritol gives gas and a stomach ache within a few minutes. I can't tolerate Stevia. I find it bitter and has a lingering aftertaste.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Your positive feedback on allulose is so valuable for others looking for sweeteners that work well.--Shelley😁
Love that Dr. Bikman has released one of his studies and this one is on Allulose. He is one of the scientists that I feel does an amazing job and is not influenced by outside issues or companies. I use Allulose, though I don't have a CGM. I do finger pricks and I tested the Allulose when I first got it and my blood sugars did not go up at all. I find it not as sweet as other sugars used in Keto. I don't like Erythritol and usually only see Monk Fruit combined with something else. I also use Stevia, but find it can get too sweet if one is not careful. Overall, I try not to use sweeteners of any kind, but sometimes I just want a sweet taste in something.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Allulose and sweeteners. Your experience is really interesting and helpful for others looking to navigate the sugar substitute world.--Shelley😊
Wow, I've never heard of Allulose. Time to do more research. Thank y'all very much!✌❤
Awesome, glad we could spark your curiosity! Dive into that Allulose research and enjoy the journey!❤️
Thanks for researching this. My only concern is it derived from corn. The majority of corn is gmo and glysate ready.
Hey, thanks for pointing that out! It's definitely something to keep in mind when choosing ingredients. Some companies offer Non-GMO Verified versions of it. Maybe we can find some of that! 😁--Shelley
I switched from erythritol to Allulose about 8 months ago b/c there was some conversation in the medical community about erythritol causing thickening of the blood and making blood sticky. I like Allulose much better. Stools slightly softer which is great. Not too loose. No adverse effects at all. My LDL cholesterol actually dropped about 25 points and I had been using Allulose about two months at the time of my check up. Not sure it had anything to do with it but possibly it did. I keep a keto dessert made for my husband and I 80% of the time and no problems here.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the community! It's valuable to know how different sweeteners can affect our health. Awesome news!!--Shelley
I started using allulose and am type 2 diabetic but controlled on keto for almost 5 years. It's working great and I think it's helping keep to my readings lower. I haven't noticed any gastric issues. I've found a few llvery low carb high protein sweet recipes like a brownie that is great.
Thank you for sharing your experience with allulose and KETO-- and how it's positively impacting your health. It's inspiring to hear success stories like yours!
This stuff is fantastic ! Only recently able to get in Australia. Pretty expensive. I wear a continuous glucose monitor as I am a terrible diabetic for over 40 years. If I drink a heaped tsp before meals it rips my blood sugar spike down and hardly moves the line and then drops and keeps it down. No intolerance issues like you get with other sweeteners. Highly recommended especially for diabetics ! Question on safety, what are the other sweeteners doing to your gut ?😂😅❤
Thanks for the comment and sharing what's going on "down under!" Really cool that it changes your blood sugar readings! Great question, exactly!!
Thx for the info! Interesting
I'm glad you found the information interesting!
I had read that Fructose is bad. I would be wary of anything made from it. I guess I will just watch and see before I try it.
Love your show!
I'm glad you're enjoying our content! Your feedback means a lot to us!--Shelley
I've used Allulose for years. Love it. I do find that in baking it does cause more brewing on bred tops, cookies, etc. I'd be interested in hearing more about CGMs. Did you mention from England? Are you able to get them less expensively out of the US?
BTW my hubby and I never get any reactions for using Allulose, but he does from Erythritol.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Allulose and Erythritol! It's always interesting to hear how different sweeteners can affect baking and reactions. Since our daughter is living in the UK she was able to get them for us a bit cheaper without a 6 month subscription plan etc....--Shelley
This is very interesting. I'm interested to see follow up research on this. I currently use GLP-1 meds for weightloss along with diet and exercise.
Us too!! We will certainly bring more info as it comes in. In the meantime, we plan to do our own experiments! --Shelley
I've been using Allulose for a few months with no side effects.
Thank you for sharing your success with allulose! We've been incorporating it into our cooking in place of the sugar alcohols and even our non-keto daughter likes the stuff we make with it!
The EU has stricter food testing before they let it be used in EU products, they just haven't tested it enough. EU residents though can purchase it online from other countries legally.
Thanks for sharing this information about EU food testing regulations!
does it cause fatty liver since its from fructose?
Thank you for your comment and question! Allulose is indeed a type of fructose, but it behaves quite differently in the body compared to regular fructose. Unlike regular fructose, which is metabolized in the liver and can contribute to fat production, allulose is absorbed in the small intestine and excreted in the urine without being significantly metabolized.
Research indicates that allulose does not contribute to increases in blood glucose or insulin levels and does not lead to fatty liver disease. In fact, some studies suggest that allulose may help reduce fat accumulation in the liver and improve insulin sensitivity. For example, studies published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrients have shown beneficial effects of allulose on liver health.
We hope this helps clarify your concerns! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
im in Canada and can buy it at the supermarket
Awesome!!!!
Hard to get where I live.
We were able to find some on Amazon, that may be a way to get it to your area, too.--Shelley
most corn is GMO
So true! They do offer a "non-GMO" verified version. Perhaps that's an option for us types😁--Shelley