The dangers of artificial sweeteners continue to generate a fair
amount of news coverage and even more confusion for
consumers.
A fact no one can dispute is that the controversial sweeteners are
made from chemicals, some of which are known to be not only
harmful, but truly toxic. Whether artificial sweeteners are
dangerous for you may come down to how well-defended your
own body is against the chemicals they contain.
Here's a list of the top most dangerous artificial sweeteners, along
with information about what's in them and the negative impact
they can have on your health. From most dangerous to least:
amount of news coverage and even more confusion for
consumers.
A fact no one can dispute is that the controversial sweeteners are
made from chemicals, some of which are known to be not only
harmful, but truly toxic. Whether artificial sweeteners are
dangerous for you may come down to how well-defended your
own body is against the chemicals they contain.
Here's a list of the top most dangerous artificial sweeteners, along
with information about what's in them and the negative impact
they can have on your health. From most dangerous to least:
1. Aspartame
Phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol.
Reported side effects: Headaches, fibromyalgia, anxiety, memory
loss, arthritis, abdominal pain, nausea, depression, heart
palpitations, irritable bowel syndrome, seizures, neurological
disorders, vision problems, brain tumors and weight gain.
Concerns: Phenylalanine and aspartic acid directly impact brain
and central nervous system functions; evidence shows they play a
role in mood disorders, memory problems and other neurological
illnesses.
Methanol is converted into formaldehyde when metabolized.
Makers of aspartame say methanol and its byproducts are quickly
excreted. But research has found measurable amounts of
formaldehyde in the livers, kidneys and brains of test subjects
after ingestion of aspartame.
At high temperatures, phenylalnine breaks down into
diketopiperazine (DPK), a known carcinogen. Phenylalnine is
especially dangerous for people with the hereditary disease,
phenylketonuria(the inability for brain to fully develop in children).
Phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol.
Reported side effects: Headaches, fibromyalgia, anxiety, memory
loss, arthritis, abdominal pain, nausea, depression, heart
palpitations, irritable bowel syndrome, seizures, neurological
disorders, vision problems, brain tumors and weight gain.
Concerns: Phenylalanine and aspartic acid directly impact brain
and central nervous system functions; evidence shows they play a
role in mood disorders, memory problems and other neurological
illnesses.
Methanol is converted into formaldehyde when metabolized.
Makers of aspartame say methanol and its byproducts are quickly
excreted. But research has found measurable amounts of
formaldehyde in the livers, kidneys and brains of test subjects
after ingestion of aspartame.
At high temperatures, phenylalnine breaks down into
diketopiperazine (DPK), a known carcinogen. Phenylalnine is
especially dangerous for people with the hereditary disease,
phenylketonuria(the inability for brain to fully develop in children).
2. Aceslulfame-K
Acesulfame-K is a potassium salt containing
methylene chloride, a known carcinogen.
Reported side effects: Long term exposure to methylene chloride
can cause nausea, headaches, mood problems, impairment of the
liver and kidneys, problems with eyesight and possibly cancer.
Acesulfame-K may contribute to hypoglemica.
Concerns: Of all artificial sweeteners, acesulfame-K has
undergone the least scientific scrutiny. Early studies showed a
potential link between the sweetener and development of multiple
cancers in laboratory animals.
It is contained in viju milk...
Acesulfame-K is a potassium salt containing
methylene chloride, a known carcinogen.
Reported side effects: Long term exposure to methylene chloride
can cause nausea, headaches, mood problems, impairment of the
liver and kidneys, problems with eyesight and possibly cancer.
Acesulfame-K may contribute to hypoglemica.
Concerns: Of all artificial sweeteners, acesulfame-K has
undergone the least scientific scrutiny. Early studies showed a
potential link between the sweetener and development of multiple
cancers in laboratory animals.
It is contained in viju milk...
3. Sucralose
Sucralose is a synthetic additive created by
chlorinating sugar. Manufacturers say the chlorine in sucralose is
no different from that in table salt. Fact: the chemical structure of
the chlorine in sucralose is almost the same as that in the now-
banned pesticide DDT.
Reported side effects: Head and muscle aches, stomach cramps
and diarrhea, bladder issues, skin irritation, dizziness and
inflammation.
Concerns: Research has shown sucralose can cause shrinking of
the thymus gland, an important immune system regulator, and liver
and kidney dysfunction. A recent study by Duke University found
sucralose reduces healthy intestinal bacteria, which are needed for
proper digestion and can impact the effectiveness of prescription
and other drugs.
Sucralose is a synthetic additive created by
chlorinating sugar. Manufacturers say the chlorine in sucralose is
no different from that in table salt. Fact: the chemical structure of
the chlorine in sucralose is almost the same as that in the now-
banned pesticide DDT.
Reported side effects: Head and muscle aches, stomach cramps
and diarrhea, bladder issues, skin irritation, dizziness and
inflammation.
Concerns: Research has shown sucralose can cause shrinking of
the thymus gland, an important immune system regulator, and liver
and kidney dysfunction. A recent study by Duke University found
sucralose reduces healthy intestinal bacteria, which are needed for
proper digestion and can impact the effectiveness of prescription
and other drugs.
4. Saccharin
Saccharin is a sulfa-based sweetener; its primary
ingredient is benzoic sulfimide.
Reported side effects: For those with sulfa allergies, saccharin
may cause nausea, diarrhea, skin problems or other allergy-
related symptoms.
Concerns: Early safety studies of saccharin showed the sweetener
caused bladder cancer in rats. The FDA recently lifted the
requirement that saccharin be labeled as a probable carcinogen on
food packaging.
The link between saccharin and bladder cancer has contributed to
saccharin being the most investigated of all artificial sweeteners.
To date, no connection between saccharin and bladder cancer in
humans has been proven.
Switching out artificial sweeteners for all-natural, low-sugar
substitutes is a smart option; you just might feel better.
Saccharin is a sulfa-based sweetener; its primary
ingredient is benzoic sulfimide.
Reported side effects: For those with sulfa allergies, saccharin
may cause nausea, diarrhea, skin problems or other allergy-
related symptoms.
Concerns: Early safety studies of saccharin showed the sweetener
caused bladder cancer in rats. The FDA recently lifted the
requirement that saccharin be labeled as a probable carcinogen on
food packaging.
The link between saccharin and bladder cancer has contributed to
saccharin being the most investigated of all artificial sweeteners.
To date, no connection between saccharin and bladder cancer in
humans has been proven.
Switching out artificial sweeteners for all-natural, low-sugar
substitutes is a smart option; you just might feel better.
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