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With the stories pouring in every month, we have
developed a new Splenda mini-site to add the new stories each month. For all stories submitted after 14 April 2005, please visit the MINI-SITE.

Splenda - the sugar substitute you need to be wary about
On 8 June 2004, we received this note from J.T. of Yakima, WA, concerning their use of sucralose.
"I have had severe diarrhea for 4 years. I have even had the explosive kind (i.e., have even had accidents!!!!!) I have virtually torn my hair out. I have been to doctors of all kinds, finally to a shrink, because it got mental. I was sure I was a psycho. I couldn't even go for a drive, because I wasn't sure what would happen. I couldn't go to a show (too closed in), or a concert, or anything. I thought about driving myself off a cliff. I have had to leave right in the middle of a job interview! Way too embarrassing. My life has been hell.

I recently ended up at a naturopath's office. I had a food allergy test, a saliva test for something else, and I've been racking my brain for years to try to figure out what my problem is. The other day it dawned on me that I just get this in the morning. I have been putting 1/2 t Splenda in my coffee for about 4 years, since I've been eating low-carb.

I can't believe it. I stopped a few days ago, and the symptoms are gone (keeping my fingers crossed). I can't believe 1/2 t can do this much damage! Apparently I've been slowly poisoning myself.

Thanks for the opportunity to share this with everyone else. These people need to be stopped. I can't imagine what it must be doing to kids.

Regards (and so relieved)."

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



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