If you still believe sweeteners like Equal and NutraSweet are safe, you’ll want to pay very close attention to this special report. You’re probably aware of the dangers of consuming too much sugar and that sugar is not healthy for you. You might have been led to believe that artificial sweeteners like aspartame are safer, and less likely to cause you to gain weight.
Well, neither of those beliefs are true.
Slick marketing of products containing aspartame by giants in the food industry -- especially marketing that sends the message it’s healthy to consume these products -- might be giving you a false sense of security.
You might even be convinced you’re doing the right thing for your health and the health of your family by using products artificially sweetened with aspartame.
You couldn’t be more mistaken.
Remember:
If you’re consuming a food or beverage created in a lab instead of by nature, you can be assured your body doesn’t recognize it. This opens the door to short-term and long-lasting health problems for you and your family.
Adverse Reactions to Aspartame
There have been more reports to the FDA for aspartame reactions than for all other food additives combined. And, there are over 900 published studies on the health hazards of aspartame. You can find a list in the National Library Medicine Index.
There are also some 10,000 documented reports of adverse reactions to aspartame, including death. Since it is estimated only about one percent of people who experience a reaction report it, it is safe to assume at least a million people have had a reaction to this chemical.
Migraines are by far the most frequently reported reaction. Other commonly reported symptoms of an aspartame reaction include:
headache
change in mood
change in vision
convulsions and seizures
sleep problems/insomnia change in heart rate
hallucination
abdominal cramps/pain
memory loss
rash
nausea and vomiting
fatigue and weakness
dizziness/
poor equilibrium
diarrhea
hives
joint pain
According to James Turner, the chairman of the national consumer education group Citizens for Health, has expressed shock and outrage after reading a new report from scientists outlining the dangers of the artificial sweetener Splenda (sucralose).
"The report makes it clear that the artificial sweetener Splenda and its key component sucralose pose a threat to the people who consume the product. Hundreds of consumers have complained to us about side effects from using Splenda and this study ... confirms that the chemicals in the little yellow package should carry a big red warning label."
Taken from Dr Joseph Mercola's website
That’s why is very important to learn which are the right products to be consumed and how to read inside the labels. On the 20th of April I will be conducting a tour at the Supermarket. Please go to the link: EAT WELL; BE WELL Supermarket Tour for more info
Excellent article and one that I recommend everyone to read. I for one consume splenda thinking that I am being healthy. It is important to take into consideration the knowledge that is being shared and act on it. This is the only way we as consumers can stop the deceitful advertisements companies work very hard to push to the public so that we believe they care about our health. Our health is the most valuable commodity we are blessed with. We deserve honesty so that we can trust and not worry about what goes into our bodies. Thank you Diana.
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