A zero-calorie artificial sweetener that makes your chewable or powder supplement taste sweet without sugar.
FDA says yes. Over 90 studies support its safety. The ADI is 15 mg/kg/day. You'd need to consume an improbable amount from supplements to reach that.
Debated. Some studies show minimal insulin response, others show none. At supplement sweetener amounts, it's not enough to matter either way.
The name is misleading. The potassium content is negligible. Don't count it toward your potassium intake.
Click through to the studies bar for the evidence base.
See the dosing guide below.
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Some ingredients build up over weeks. Others act fast.
The compound effect of consistent dosing.
Check the cautions section if you have a pre-existing condition.
Some ingredients you feel. Others just work in the background.
Some formulations use stevia, some use Ace-K. Ace-K blends well with other sweeteners and has a more consistent taste profile in certain products.
Some studies suggest artificial sweeteners may affect gut microbiome. The evidence is mixed and mostly from much higher doses than what's in supplements.
No. Different chemical structure, different metabolic pathway. Ace-K passes through unchanged. Aspartame is metabolized into amino acids.
Stimulates sweet taste receptors (T1R2/T1R3) without being metabolized. Excreted unchanged in urine. The potassium salt improves stability and solubility.
Acesulfame Potassium has emerging evidence.
Fully synthetic
Synthesized from acetoacetic acid and potassium to form the potassium salt of 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide.
Acesulfame Potassium interacts with other supplements and meds. The analyzer flags interactions, dose mismatches, and timing collisions across your whole list.
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.