Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Safety of Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners are widespread, from soda to yogurt and beyond, and many people wonder about the potential safety issues. Generally, with rare exceptions, these sugar substitutes appear to pose little or no risk when used in moderation.  Artificial sweeteners provide the sweetness of ...
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Diana Ferris
4/11/08 1:08pm

 

I noticed there were no comments made about Splenda as to safety or if the body reacts to it the same way as other artificial sweetners. Also, what about Stevia, which is a naturally sweet herb. Does anyone know if it is considered safe?

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