Discussing the Safety of Splenda (Sucralose)

Is Splenda (Sucralose) safe?

In my research, I've found that Sucralose, otherwise known as Splenda, isn't natural. It comes from a Chloro-carbon chemical that has chlorine in every molecule. This means that it is 600 times sweeter than sugar. The tast Splenda has is because of it's chlorinated compound.

As of 2005, there have been no long-term studies on humans to accurately report on the safety of Sucralose in children or pregnant women. Not even regular long-term human consumption. All but 6 studies done (by the manufacturers) have been done on animals. These animals include rats and rabbits.

Sucralose, (Splenda) is currently found in approximately 3,500 food and drink products. Not all of these products are properly labeled as having this chemical, nor for that matter chlorine. The FDA has found that as much as 27% of sucralose may be absorbed into the body. which is scary considering there is Chlorine involved.

I personally have been consuming Splenda (and in rather large amounts), for over 2 years now. I've noticed changes most recently when I increased my intake do to the fact that I stopped drinking soda and switched to coffee. I am having frequent headaches and I've also noticed digestion changes. Now, I know what has caused them. My teeth have also gotten worse in the last two years, which is also probably due to my Splenda consumption. The only "long-term" studies that have been done on humans, have been for tooth decay, and it only consisted of 36 people. Of those 36 people, only 21 were given sucralose. In my opinion, that's not exactly a model study that will produce accurate results.

All I can say if you consume Sucralose (Splenda), is be wary. This is because no real long term effective studies have been done on people to accurately state that Splena is completely safe for you and won't cause any future potential reactions in humans.

by Kristi Turner