[Drybones]

No, that is called reverse causality. The type of people likely to drink artificial sweeteners most are those that are overweight, obese, or have diabetes. There is no insulin response from artificial sweeteners. And as an amateur bodybuilder, I utilize a lot of artificial sweeteners daily to curb my cravings while eating rice, chicken, and turkey to help me cut.

Sweeteners won’t make someone overeating stop overeating. But they can be used to lower overall caloric energy intake and reduce cravings as a tool.

[landemva]

>> I utilize a lot of artificial sweeteners daily to curb my cravings

What mechanism makes the cravings subside for you? Is it chemical or also like lifting a cigarette to your lips for nicotine?