Thread: Is Splenda Safe?!

I am not too sure about Splenda, but I heard on the news here in Ohio only a couple weeks ago that diet drinks are linked to causing or stimulating Attention Deficet Disorder and hyperactivity. They were saying that it's the artificial sweetners that contain Aspartame that do it. I thought it was really interesting because I know several people who practically live on Diet Coke. I also read on the Internet that Aspartame is somewhat of a chemical mood elevator. Strange, huh? With all that stuff going on... I stay away from anything "diet" with artificial sweetners. Just don't trust it!

Well, my presentation went very well for my Organic Chemistry class. By researching three artificial sweeteners (Splenda, Equal, and Sweet N' Low) I found some very beneficial info for ALL women!!! Splenda, made of sucralose, is synthesized from sucrose or natural sugar. In my opinion, it's better for the body than any other artificial sweetener. Equal is made from aspartame which has been linked to brain lessions in rats. Even its approval by the FDA is a little "fishy." The FDA receives more complaints about this artificial sweetener than any other!!! Sweet 'N Low is made from aspartame which was thought to be a carcinogen for many years. However, it has been used for over 50 years and no such evidence has been found. Thus, it is assumed to be safe in the body. Obviously, sucrose or natural sugar is the best for your body. If you are trying to watch your calories for a short period of time, splenda is a great option!!! However, don't become too attached to these artificial sweeteners!! By the way, as afemaleprodigy mentioned, these sweeteners are found in all kinds of products that we might not even realize. Most diet sodas, yogurt, toothpaste, candy, almost anything can have an artificial sweetener in it!! For any other questions, don't hesitate to ask!!!

Equal and Sweet N' Low do contain aspartame, which is highly dangerous, it is really addictive for some people and causes some major stomach problems for others. It is really risky to use sweeterners, especially in large amounts. To sweeten things it is better to use all natural sweeteners like cocoa or honey and stay away from all the chemical nonsense.

Tori
Women's Supplements

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Thanks for the info. I have also heard that Stevia is another good one.

Rose