473. Splenda

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by the
sweetener Splenda based on a recent research study from North
Carolina State University.


Dr. Don - not risky
Professor Ben - not risky


NC study discovers chemical in common sweetener damages DNA,
can cause cancer

Chemical Found in Common Sweetener Damages DNA | NC State
News

Toxicological and pharmacokinetic properties of
sucralose-6-acetate and its parent sucralose: in vitro screening
assays - PubMed

Susan Schiffman » Electrical and Computer Engineering

An overview of the safety of sucralose - PubMed

(Sucralose revisited: Rebuttal of two papers about Splenda
safety

Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food | FDA

Statement on the validity of the conclusions of a mouse
carcinogenicity study on sucralose (E 955) performed by the
Ramazzini Institute | EFSA

Sucralose administered in feed, beginning prenatally through
lifespan, induces hematopoietic neoplasias in male swiss mice -
PubMed

Call for technical data on sucralose (E 955) | EFSA