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Research Reveals Disturbing Sucralose (Splenda) Side Effects

It reduces gut bacteria by 50% (targeting the most important ones for human health), increases the pH level in your intestines and causes biochemical distortions.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Feb 04, 2022
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • The artificial sweetener industry has defended the safety of sucralose (Splenda), stating that it rapidly passes through your body without being broken down and therefore has no biological effects

  • Research reveals your body does indeed metabolize sucralose and that it accumulates in your fat cells. Two new metabolites were also identifie…

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