Sucralose, a chemical found in the popular zero-calorie sweetener Splenda, has been shown to cause damage to DNA, raise the risk of cancer and cause leaks in the gut lining, according to a new study ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The FDA approved sucralose in 1998 for use in 15 food categories, and then one year later as a sweetener—despite the fact that of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re trying to cut back on sugar, but your sweet tooth hasn’t gotten the memo, you might find yourself reaching for foods ...

Sucralose, the sugar substitute in many diet products, may weaken cancer immunotherapy by altering gut bacteria and reducing arginine levels needed for immune cells. But supplementation with arginine ...

Excessive intake of simple carbohydrates (sugars) threatens health and provokes metabolic disease. Historically, a reduced intake of sugar, achieved either by adaptation of dietary habits or by ...

Both Splenda and stevia are generally blood sugar-friendly, especially compared with sugar. Stevia is zero-calorie and tends to have a more neutral metabolic and gut health profile, while Splenda ...

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers evaluate the short- and long-term effects of sucralose consumption on glucose utilization and blood glucose regulation, respectively, using a ...

Sucralose, most commonly known as Splenda, is the most popular artificial sweetener in the U.S. It's used in over 6,000 food products, as well as toothpastes and medicines. In the last 10 years, the ...