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Splenda: It Can Destroy Your Immune System and Is Like Eating an Insecticide

Splenda: It Can Destroy Your Immune System and Is Like Eating an Insecticide

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  • Inflammatory bowel disease—an autoimmune disease that can have serious health consequences—may be caused or exacerbated by the regular consumption of the popular artificial sweetener Splenda, as it inactivates digestive enzymes and alters gut barrier function.

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