The Potential Dangers of Sucralose (Splenda)

re: The Potential Dangers of Sucralose (Splenda)

potbelly — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:13:44 GMT

Does anybody keep up wth research? There's been several studies on Splenda. An Australian study found some side effects, but it took the equivalent of 4300 packs per day to cause the side effects. NO studies found Splenda to be harmful when taken in reasonable dosages.

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nickjr7 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:22:17 GMT

Does anyone have any information on xylitol ? how safe is it?

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marfce — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:52:34 GMT

I experienced dizziness, sweating, and nausea from using a protein powder supplement with Sucralose in it. Don't use it.

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RBadalucco910 — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:08:09 GMT

My mother had a friend who was always dieting and eventually she died from cancer. When they did the autospy they found that her stomach and her intestines were full of artificial sweetener. It was caked in her intestines and stomach. A large amount never digested or metabolized into her system. I'm not sure what caused her cancer, but I have been aware of the dangers of artificial sugar since I was a child, in the 70's. If it is not a natural food source, I don't put it in my body or the bodies of my children. I believe that natural foods (preferably organic) are the safest, and the best for you. It's bad enough that all the foods we buy these days are full of preservatives, dyes and chemicals...if you KNOW something isn't from nature, like Spleda (which advertises that it's only half natural yet BETTER) , then why would you consume it, or worse yet, give it to your children, who trust and depend on you? I've seen commercials where parents make thier childrens' soft drinks with this product. Then I have seen parents actually give this to thier children, in everything they bake and thier soft drinks, like they were brainwashed or something. These advertisments fool parents into thinking this is the best thing you can do for your children, and themselves, when natural foods are the best foods you can give to your children. This is the power these ad executives have over our minds...they have convinced parents that these chemicals are better for our children than all natural foods..now THAT'S power! Just something to think about..

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conrayber — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:43:52 GMT

I am on a tough anti-Candida program and must stay away from sugar and dairy. I would like to make my own icecream but have not as yet found a way to do so without sugar. Artificial sweeteners are dangerous and I cannot stand the taste of Stevia. I desperately miss chocolate icecream. Any tips?

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rainbowreiki — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:28:10 GMT

For those looking for a sweetner that tastes good.....AGAVE....it's low in glycimic index....grade A maple syrup also & it also has other benifits....hope this helps. Watch the honey due to most is just sugar anyway unless it's raw.

Tammy

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britni_irene — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:32:44 GMT

I'd like to know more about Stevia. I've been told it's all natural and, therefore, completely healthy. Any comments?

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Summers Eve — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:47:19 GMT

I was doing research on pedialyte, and came across this.. and gatorade is on the list, yesterday I watched my niece give her 2 1/2 year old gatorade instead of water...I'm looking at the bottle and if you hadn't looked at one close this is what it say " G2 is a smart choice for athletes because it is a low calorie beverage that maintains hydration in ways water can't." BOY THIS MAKES ME MAD"!!!!!

I had been thinking that more and more athletes have been having heart problems, "I wonder why"?

If you think about it the FDA is nothing but out to make money for the gov... and probably bought out by the rest of the crocks....

I could go on and on about this but I'm still trying to research "PEDIALYTE" anyone know if that is safe..I'm hearing controversey on it and I trust Dr Mercola, haven't come across an article on it that he wrote...

Thanks for the input

Debe

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SeaGoddess — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:35:53 GMT

I use stevia and agave nectar as my sweetners of choice. Sometimes honey.

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Kaelisabeth — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:17:08 GMT

Excuse me for a moment. I need to vent.

I AM BEING TAUGHT LIES IN CLASS! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! SPLENDA WILL KILL US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'LL TAKE A FAILING GRADE TO SAY SPLENDA IS NOT TO SPENDID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...Okay, I'm good now...

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momotwo — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:42:16 GMT

I am wondering about the study where it proved that sucralose stunted the brain (thymus glands)? Did this research get burried? I have a son with irregular nerve responses in his brain, and he does not need artificial sweetners to be added to whole grain bread.

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Katjhy — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:52:26 GMT

Also would like to know the best Sweetner to use?

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Mayflowers — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:00:01 GMT

The FDA has been bribed by Big Pharma as well as the MD's have. Don't believe the safety studies. They're probably have been faked, just to get it on the market. It's all a business

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Purpurina — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:59:55 GMT

Dr. Mercola,

I would like to see you address the comment I have seen on the FDA site and all over the internet that Sucralose was "FDA approved in 1998, after reviewing more than 110 animal and human safety studies conducted over 20 years, sucralose was found to be safe for everyone, even pregnant and lactating women and people with diabetes."

Thank you!