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Equal and Splenda Increase Risk for Stroke and Heart Attack

An urgent warning if you consume artificial sweeteners - these popular food additives have been directly linked to cardiovascular risks, making them an unsafe alternative to sugar.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Sep 28, 2022
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • A nine-year study involving 103,388 people linked the artificial sweeteners aspartame (Equal), acesulfame potassium and sucralose (Splenda) to cardiovascular disease and stroke

  • Total artificial sweetener intake was associated with increased risk of overall cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease

  • Aspartame was associated with an…

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