Also known as D-psicose, allulose is a low-calorie sweetener present in only a few foods, such as wheat, figs and raisins. Unlike other sweeteners, allulose is 70% as sweet as sucrose and, functionally, has 95% fewer calories than sucrose (“…at least 90% is excreted by the kidneys without being metabolized”). Hence, in 2019, the FDA allowed allulose to be removed from sugars counts on Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels. Dr Peter Attia concludes: “I favo[u]r allulose for the mouthfeel, safety profile, and of course its impact on blood glucose”. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
