The bitter truth about Splenda

Don't let these big companies fool you. There is a magical alternative for sugar when it comes to sweeteners. There are reports around the world of people who reported having been harmed by the principal of several sweetening ingredient, sucralose. Get to know the bitter truth about Splenda.
In 2006, there were only six studies in humans published about Splenda (sucralose). Of these six trials, only two were carried out and published the FDA approved sucralose for human consumption. Two published trials had a grand total of 36 total human subjects.
36 people are many, but in addition, only a total of 23 were actually gave sucralose for tests and even, but only had lasted four days and it was noted the reactions of sucralose in relation to dental caries and not to human tolerance.

Why do you need to know more about Splenda?

SPLENDA, best known for his marketing work "made with sugar by what tastes like sugar", it has become number one in sales of artificial sweetener in many parts of the world in a very short period of time.
Between 2000 and 2004, the percentage of American households that use Splenda products jumped from 3 to 20 percent. In a period of one year, Splenda sales obtained 177.000.000 dollars compared with 62,000-000 spent on aspartame and 52.000.000 dollars in saccharin Sweet ' N Low.
McNeil Nutritionals, in its arguments of marketing for Splenda, it stresses the fact that Splenda has suffered some of the most stringent tests than any additive food to date. Enough to convince the average consumer that is safe. They claim that there have been more than 100 studies on Splenda. But what they don't say is that the majority of studies have been made in animals.

Additional concerns about the studies of Splenda

Not have been no long term studies on toxicity human until after the FDA approved sucralose for human consumption. After the FDA approval of a human toxicity test was conducted but it lasted only three months and not been any study in children or pregnant women.
Much of the controversy surrounding Splenda does not focus only on their safety, but rather in their false advertising claims. Competition between sweeteners is any less sweet. The sugar industry has sued McNeil Nutritionals by implying the claim that Splenda is natural sugar without the calories.

Is it really sugar?

There is no doubt that sucralose begins as a sugar molecule. Sucralose is a synthetic chemical that was originally prepared in a laboratory. In patented five-step make sucralose, three molecules of chlorine to a molecule of sucrose or sugar are added. A molecule of sucrose is a disaccharide that contains two single sugars linked together: glucose and fructose.
The chemical process to make sucralose alters the chemical composition of sugar so much that it makes it somehow to a molecule of fructo-galactose. This type of sugar molecule does not occur in nature and, therefore, our body does not have the ability to metabolize it properly. As a result of this molecule "only" makes that Splenda is not digested or metabolized by the body, which would be the same as having zero calories. However, it is not that Splenda is naturally zero calories, it is because the body does not have the ability to metabolize it.

How long is Splenda is in our body?

If you look at the research (which are based mainly on animal studies), you will see that in fact 15% of sucralose is absorbed by our digestive system and ultimately stored in our body. To reach a number like 15%, it means that some people absorb more and some people absorb less. In a study in humans, one of the eight participants not excreted sucralose, even after 3 days. It is clear that his body was absorbing and metabolizing this chemical. That is what our bodies are supposed to do.
The bottom line is that we all have our own and unique biochemical composition. Some will absorb and metabolizarán more than others. If you are healthy and the digestive system works well, you can be at higher risk of breaking this product in your stomach and intestines.
If you feel that Splenda affecting you negatively, is valid. Don't let someone will convince that all is in your head. You know your body better than anyone.

How to determine if Splenda is hurting you

The best way to determine if Splenda or Sucralose is affecting you is to carry out a removal of it. First delete it along with other sweeteners artificial from your diet completely for a period of one to two weeks. After this period to reintroduce it in sufficient quantity.
For example, you use it in your drink in the morning and eat at least two products containing sucralose by the rest of the day. On this day, prevents other artificial sweeteners to be able to differentiate which one may be causing a problem for you. Do this for a period of one to three days. Takes note of how your body feels, especially if it feels different from when it consumías no artificial sweeteners.
For example, he reported the following symptoms after eating monosodium glutamate:

• Gastrointestinal problems
• Convulsions, dizziness and migraines
• Blurred vision
•         Allergic reactions
• Increases of sugar in the blood and weight gain

SPLENDA may still be bad for you

If you complete the process of elimination described above and not notes no change then it seems that you are able to tolerate Splenda. However, please understand that you're still not out of danger. Whole issue of long-term safety has not been established. Let's take a look at the facts again:

• There has been only six studies in humans to date.
• The longest investigation lasted three months.
• At least 15% of Splenda is not excreted from our body in a timely

Taking into account that Splenda has more similarity to chemicals with natural sugar, are you willing to bet your health with these data?

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