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On 20 June 2005, we received this note from J.S. of Virginia Beach, VA, concerning their use of sucralose.

"I have had terrible side effects from using Splenda. I bought into the hype that it was just like sugar with half the calories. Carb Well Cereal was the first product I purchased that was made with Splenda.

Within a few hours I started getting a bad headache and stomach ache. The headache and stomach ache didn?t go away for over a day. I also had terrible gas with the stomach pains. The headache got worse the next day – after having a bowel movement.

I wasn?t sure what had made me sick so I tried the process of elimination. I sampled a yogurt smoothie, yogurt, bottled iced tea and a different brand of protein bar – each made with Splenda. I tried each of these items completely separate from the other. I was trying to determine if, in fact, it was the Splenda products making me sick. It was.

It got to the point where I would taste something that used to be flavored with aspartame and immediately knew that it had been replaced with Splenda. I have thrown out and given away several products that are made with this awful chemical. I have to read every label to make sure I know what I am eating.

I can?t believe there are no warning labels on these products!"

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

If you have experienced any side effects, whether you are sure it is Splenda or not, be sure to speak with your physician and discuss all possibilities.