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Harbinger asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

Are products sweetened with Splenda or Equal bad for dieters?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    asparatame is a neurotoxin

    splenda is sugar with a clorine molecule added

    get stevia or xylitol from healthfood store

  • 1 decade ago

    This subject is still under a lot of debate. Studies have shown that aspartame (found in diet coke) can affect the hunger mechanisms of the brain, and suppress hunger when overused. However, I believe the current general consensus among scientists and dieticians right now is that they are ok in moderation. Limit diet drinks to 1 can a day and artificial sweeteners to a couple of teaspoons a day in your coffee or tea. So, they are not necessarily bad or good, just use in moderation.

    Source(s): dieting since June, I have been reading up on this stuff and trying to kick a diet coke habit, lol
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