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Jacky Guan
Aspartame: Popular Sweetener Is a Possible Carcinogen, Exists in Thousands of Products
The world’s most widely used and controversial artificial sweetener is slated to be labeled “possibly carcinogenic to humans” ...
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WHO Issues ‘Conditional’ Recommendation Advising Against Nonsugar Sweeteners for Weight Loss
The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised people not to consume nonsugar sweeteners if they are attempting to control their ...
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Study Shows a Common Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack, but Don’t Worry Too Much: Experts
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Ask the Vet: Xylitol Artificial Sweetener Is Toxic to Dogs
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March 28, 2015
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University of Florida
Best Sugar Alternatives: An Infographic
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March 20, 2015
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Splenda (Sucralose) Found to Have Diabetes-Promoting Effects
The artificial sweetener sucralose, which is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), and marketed under a ...
December 26, 2014
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Stevia vs. Splenda – Choosing the Right Sweetener
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Eluxe Magazine
Artificial Sweeteners: Root of Diabetes and Obesity Epidemics?
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Sucralose vs. Aspartame: Which of These Top 2 Artificial Sweeteners is the Better Choice?
By Ethan A. Huff, contributing writer to Natural News Junk food manufacturers are constantly developing new tactics to ...
July 15, 2014
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