We’re all familiar with the little colorful packets of artificial sweeteners. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved six of these synthetic sugars: acesulfame potassium (Sweet One), aspartame (Equal), advantame (aspartame and vanillin, no brand name yet), neotame (Newtame), saccharin (Sweet ‘N Low), and sucralose (Splenda). Although these artificial sweeteners have a perceived upside—their lack of calories—the downsides far outweigh this benefit. In fact, artificial sweeteners kick your butt and much more.
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Deborah Mitchell
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Deborah Mitchell is a freelance health writer who is passionate about animals and the environment. She has authored, co-authored, and written more than 50 books and thousands of articles on a wide range of topics. This article was originally published on NaturallySavvy.com
