Shocking Study Reveals Harmful Effects of Artificial Sweeteners: Sucralose Threatens DNA Integrity

The findings of a new study suggest that a chemical called sucralose-6-acetate, found in the artificial sweetener sucralose (sold as Splenda), can cause damage to DNA.

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The study found that sucralose-6-acetate is "genotoxic", meaning it can harm the genetic information in cells.

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Published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, the study showed that sucralose-6-acetate breaks up DNA strands and causes genetic damage.

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The study suggests that the amount of sucralose-6-acetate found in a single daily drink sweetened with sucralose exceeds the safety threshold set by the European Safety Authority for genotoxic substances.

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The study found that sucralose also damages guts, leading to increased "leaky gut", in addition to DNA damage.

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The study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that artificial sweeteners, including sucrose, may have harmful effects such as an increased risk of heart disease and cancer.

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In order to fully understand the effects of sucralose-6-acetate, further research, including human trials, is needed.

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In conclusion, the study suggests that sucralose may have potential health risks due to the presence of sucralose-6-acetate.

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