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Mellie
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Posted: Sun Sep 11th, 2005 04:09 |
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| I have noticed that some posters mention using Splenda. Why is Splenda any better than other artificial sweetners?
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Posted: Sun Sep 11th, 2005 04:16 |
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Mellie
see Dr Marshall's post at the bottom of this thread FOODS TO AVOID says in part
Avoid Aspartame
-Use Splenda (Sucralose) or Stevia
-limited amounts of sugar-alcohols (Xylitol,Mallitol) are OK
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Posted: Sun Sep 11th, 2005 04:44 |
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Mellie,
Sucralose (sucralose) is derived from table sugar -- sucrose -- but is chemically modified so it has no calories, and so it is not perceived by the body as a carbohydrate. Unlike carbohydrates, sucralose is not broken down during its passage through the body. It can be used by diabetics, and by people who want to control their blood sugar.
In determining the safety of sucralose, the manufacturers state that the FDA reviewed data from more than 110 studies in humans and animals. Supposedly, many of the studies were designed to identify possible toxic effects including carcinogenic, reproductive and neurological effects, and no problems were seen.
Many people have reported adverse reactions to the other popular artificial sweeteners, aspartame and saccharine. Some people prefer to use Stevia which is a plant derivative but it cannot compare to Splenda to match the taste of sugar. Some processed food is artificially sweetened with naturall sugar alcohols such as maltitol, lactitol, erythritol and xylitol but these can have a laxative effect.
While it is best to avoid all refined sugar, most of us like to eat something sweet occasionally. Splenda seems to be the best choice to satisfy that urge without eating foods high in sugar.
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Meg
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Mellie
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Posted: Sun Sep 11th, 2005 14:06 |
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Thanks for the info.
I had read that Splenda starts from 1 of the molecules present in sugar, so the makers say it's "made" from real sugar (therefore it resembles something "real", as opposed to "artificial")? That never set well with me...I wondered how much of it was still a chemical gumbo stirred up in the lab? So, I have stayed away from it because I was unsure about it.
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Julia
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Posted: Sun Sep 11th, 2005 16:31 |
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Mellie
I think you're right to be cautious about Splenda. See these links:
{links edited out by Admin}
It's hard to find out the truth when you don't have the scientific knowledge to see through the claims and counter-claims, and I'm cynical about the research because so much of it is funded by companies with dubious interests. But I've read so much negative stuff about all the sweeteners that I prefer to use a small amount of ordinary sugar. At least its bad effects are well researched! 
Julia
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Julie, yes you are correct, it is very difficult to cut through all the pseudo-science. I checked the articles at the links you left and decided that they were of such poor quality (science wise) that they could only mislead MP folks and make them think there was a problem, when no problem was expounded by those articles, at least. So I deleted them. I hope you understand. Last edited on Sun Sep 11th, 2005 16:56 by Dr Trevor Marshall
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Posted: Sun Sep 11th, 2005 17:04 |
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Mellie,
You have to make a judgment whether sugar will do you more harm than Splenda. Unfortunately, from what you wrote it seems you do not fully understand the process by which organic molecules are synthesised, and how they interact.
I have (personally) made the judgment that Splenda's safety profile is excellent, and substitution of an O-H group by a chlorine atom does not turn the sugar molecule into a monster (at least in this case). Consequently I have personally been using Splenda for many years.
Sugar, on the other hand, profoundly affects the immune system (not to mention the pancreas). To me the relative risk is clear.
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Mellie
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Posted: Sun Sep 11th, 2005 18:48 |
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Dr. Marshall - Yes, it is unfortunate (and even more frustrating) that I don't have a better understanding, which is why I was asking. After several people here (whose opinions I respect), mentioned using Splenda, I had to stop and question why there is so much bad info out there regarding the product. A scientist I am not, which is why I ask allot of questions from people who do have an understanding. But I'm a REALLY good speller... Last edited on Sun Sep 11th, 2005 18:56 by Mellie
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I would like to know what the board might think about the possible interaction of xylitol and "Vitamin D" (I'm not sure what the quoted scientists mean by that - perhaps they don't even know) and calcium.
I went searching for more info and found some interesting references to xylitol potentially improving calcium-absorption in osteoporosis. The scientists - as usual - have no idea really how this works and went on with much theorising and surmising, including many references to it possibly having some interaction with the various Vitamins D.
Here is a link to one such story: http://www.vrp.com/art/717.aspLast edited on Mon Feb 26th, 2007 08:31 by
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Posted: Mon Feb 26th, 2007 08:40 |
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All the literature in the medical field must be examined with this question in mind. "Is the source informed about vitamin D metabolism or Th1 inflammation and its proper treatment?"
Studies of vitamin D using rats cannot be interpretted as having any meaning to the human experience because rats (being nocturnal) do not have the same vitamin D metabolism.
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Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 14:17 |
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| Just reading through these old topics and came across this one and wanted to post my experience. I don't seem to be able to tolerate Splenda or any artificial sweetener. Each time i've eaten or drank anything with it I end up with strange neurological symptoms - the best I can describe it is it's like a heavy, prickly blanket that descends upon my brain. Usually takes a day or two to bounce back from this sensation. I avoid sugar like the plague for the most part, but if I ever need a sweet-fix i'll go for a small amount of sugar rather than anything artificial and haven't had any noticable trouble with this.
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