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by ghosty141 1029 days ago
You state this like it is a fact, but is this really the case? Does the body really anticipate anything in that case?
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> But small amounts of insulin are also released before any sugar enters the bloodstream. This response is known as cephalic phase insulin release. It is triggered by the sight, smell, and taste of food, as well as chewing and swallowing (5Trusted Source).

> BOTTOM LINE: Eating carbohydrates causes a rise in blood sugar levels. Insulin is released to bring blood sugar levels back to normal. Some claim that artificial sweeteners may interfere with this process.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/artificial-sweeteners-b...

When questions are claimed to be "state this like it is a fact," I decide to stop listening to one side of the argument . . .
The research on the topic is at your finger tips