Artificial sweeteners: thoughts?

I was wondering if they really are dangerous—like, actually carcinogenic if you take too much (especially cyclamate and saccharin)
and what those mouse studies actually showed? 😲
thanks so much 😁

I tend to give them a wide berth whenever possible.

Well, I end up using them quite a bit—not really on purpose, though—so I was just wondering...

Karen Reed18 said:Um, I actually use them quite a bit—not intentionally, though—so I was wondering...

I'm in the same boat. Honestly, I can't even drink anything unsweetened anymore because it just tastes weirdly thin to me. I guess I've become dependent on Natreen..😳 ..
Even though I try to stick to the "premium" brands, since the cheaper ones have such a strange aftertaste (you know, those massive bulk packs you get for $4.00)...🤔

Look, I’m telling you, aspartame is such a disaster that even the Pentagon has gone as far as labeling it a biochemical toxin. Don't get me wrong—other artificial sweeteners aren't exactly "health foods" either, but they're only dangerous if you're consuming massive amounts of them daily, which, let's be honest, nobody actually does in their normal diet.

😲 ..
I'm probably using about 10 to 15 Natreen sweeteners a day..😳
🤔That's roughly 2 or 3 coffees, some tea, and an unsweetened drink made with Natreen...
Does anyone know what the daily limit actually is..
Does anyone have any idea how many tablets you can safely take per day?
I might be in trouble..😲

I've heard they're strictly off-limits for anyone with neurological issues, so it looks like they might actually be a bit risky

Give this new sugar alternative a shot, Splendu! It's called

I used to rely on them all the time—honestly, I can't even remember the last time I reached for one—mostly because they just mess with your system. It’s like, once you eat them, you're suddenly starving and hit with this massive craving for anything sweet... and it's not just me being dramatic, either, it's actually scientifically proven...

Just go out and buy some stevia. Seriously, hit up your local health food stores or herbal apothecaries and see what they've got.

Aspartame is genetically modified, and there's clear evidence linking it to dizziness, panic attacks, memory loss, and even brain cancer...
If you're looking for a better way to swap out sugar, I'd highly recommend sticking to Stevia or Splenda instead.

Honestly, just stay far away from aspartam. Better yet, just act like it doesn't even exist! The whole story about how Donald Rumsfeld pushed for its approval is super sketchy, especially since over 30% of the animal testing showed malignant side effects... Aspartam=👎

At a seminar held in Los Angeles earlier this April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released some pretty startling findings regarding aspartame. This artificial sweetener—which you’ll find tucked away in everything from diet sodas and sugar-free gum to various candies, energy drinks, and weight loss supplements—is being linked to multiple sclerosis and lupus. These are devastating autoimmune conditions that are currently sweeping through the United States like an epidemic. According to the EPA's extensive analysis, once aspartame is inside the human body at our normal temperature range of 97.7 to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, it effectively becomes toxic, behaving much like cyanide or arsenic.

Ever wonder why our food and drinks today are practically swimming in artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, or cyclamate? It’s not by accident. Products like Nutrasweet and Natreen are heavily patented, sitting firmly under the control of massive biotech corporations. There's a growing sentiment among many people that stevia was essentially pushed off the map because powerful sugar, food, and biotech lobbies worked overtime to protect their interests and keep natural alternatives at bay.

My doctor advised me to steer clear of them altogether. A few months back, I cut out white sugar entirely and now I just use yellow sweetener for my coffee.

Really?

Exactly!
Basically, artificial sweeteners trick your body into pumping out insulin even when there's no actual sugar to process, so your system just ends up burning through everything to store fat instead.

There’s quite a variety of artificial sweeteners out there, and they aren't all created equal. Honestly, some are actually banned because they're considered harmful or just cause too many side effects...
It really matters which specific ones you're looking into, since a few of them can actually be surprisingly useful if you know what you're doing.

So, we're talking about the big players—cyclamate and saccharin.
What do you think—is insulin actually being stored? 😕
If so, it's basically the same thing—whether it's storing sugar or insulin...
Right?