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Splenda - the sugar substitute you need to be wary about
On 22 April 2004, we received this note from T.K. concerning her use of sucralose.
"I went on Weight Watchers a month ago. I had used Splenda in my coffee for several months before that with no obvious effect. However, my use increased with the new diet. I've had the headaches and nausea. Last week, I awoke with a killer headache that put me in bed for the day and I've been dizzy since.

I suspected it must be something in my diet. Splenda seemed the most reasonable culprit beyond low blood sugar (which I tested by eating rather heartily for a few days). I typed in Splenda and dizzy on Google, and there was your website. Thank goodness! I'm not imagining this.

Another side effect for me has been extreme PMS symptoms and a noted problem verbalizing ideas. For several weeks, I have been transposing words when I speak.  I don't know for sure that these are connected to the Splenda. I won't be taking the change, though."

Thank you T.K. for sharing your story with our visitors.



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