I have a question regarding metabolism. I subscribe to a running magazine in whi

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I have a question regarding metabolism.

I subscribe to a running magazine in which I found an article which stated that athletes should always avoid aspartame and sucralose (ingredients in zero calories sweeteners like nutrasweet and splenda) because they interfere with metabolism. It didn't say how!!

Probably they were talking about elite athletes, but it got me curious: if that is true (and please tell me if it is) calorie-concerned people who work-out and avoid sugar for the calories it has (favoring sweeteners) are probably dead wrong.

I will very much appreciate your help.

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I've seen some studies where they have looked at children, and also young juvenile rats who are being fed sweeteners or normal sugar. One suggestion that some people have made

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