This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration's decision to ban cyclamate, the first artificial sweetener prohibited in the U.S., and yet scientists still haven't reached a consensus about how safe (or harmful) artificial sweeteners may be. Shouldn't we have ...
"The results of this study might help in understanding the relative toxicity of artificial sweeteners and the potential of negative effects on the gut microbial community as well as the environment. Furthermore, the tested bioluminescent bacterial panel can potentially be used for detectingartificial sw...
Besides the high concentrations of caffeine, Kitchen says, artificial sugars like sucralose and inositol are also of concern. While the long-term effects are unknown, Kitchen says that these artificial sweeteners can lead to an upset stomach and it’s best to avoid them. A study published in ...
Dozens of studies have linked aspartame — the world's most widely used artificial sweetener — to serious health problems, including cancer,cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, seizures, stroke and dementia, as well as negative effects such as intestinal dysbiosis, mood disorders, headaches a...
“We know that these straighteners contain many different chemicals, including endocrine disruptors, and we would expect them to have adverse health effects for hormone sensitive cancers,” she said. Over the course of 11 years, 378 women developed uterine cancer, which primarily affects tissue lini...
We get carried away by the advertisement that claims about the food that are light in nature. However, remember everything comes for a cost. These light foods might look healthy, but have artificial sweeteners added to it. They might be calorie free but have their own side-effects. They af...
One piece of advice that Nestle did give was a possible move to sugar over artificial sweeteners. Let’s be clear: she’s not telling people to eat more sugar. But she said that, “small amounts of sugar is not a problem for most people. It’s the lar...
Approved by Dr. Sunil - Powerade Zero is bad for you. It can cause many negative health effects and should be replaced with a healthier drink alternative whenever possible.
Organic juices and natural sodas with no artificial sweeteners or preservatives are a wonderful substitute. And of course, water should always be part of everyone’s daily routine. Possible short-term side effects headache / migraine nausea dizziness fatigue muscle spasms, aches, pains Possible long...
Side effects: High consumption of maltodextrin can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, such as gas and diarrhea. Cramping, bloating, and skin irritations are some of the other allergic reactions reported after eating foods containing maltodextrin. It can also contribute to constipation because it contains ...