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.

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…