Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Splenda Is Not Splendid! James Bowen, M.D. - "In a simple word you would just as soon have DDT in your food as Splenda, because sucralose is a chlorocarbon. The chlorocarbons have long been famous for causing organ, genetic, and reproductive damage. It should be no surprise, therefore, that the testing of sucralose, even at less than the level demanded by FDA rules, reveals that it has been shown to cause up to 40%shrinkage of the thymus: A gland that is the very foundation of our immune system. It also causes swelling of the liver and kidneys, and calcification of the kidney." more The artificial sweetener Splenda is used in hundreds of foods and beverages in the United States and is touted as being safe and healthier than sugar. But if Splenda is safe, why haven’t any studies been done to prove it, and why are so many people getting sick from eating Splenda? Find out some of the more common reaction symptoms now. The Bitter Truth About NutraSweet (Aspartame) and Sucralose (Splenda™) Alternatives to artificial sweeteners and white sugar: raw, unrefined palm sugar (available in Asian stores and delicious), honey, maple syrup or date sugar. These natural sugars contain important minerals and vitamins. more info about sugar Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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