FDA to Review ‘Genotoxic’ Findings of Artificial Sweetener

FDA to Review ‘Genotoxic’ Findings of Artificial Sweetener
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the findings of a recent study that found the popular chemical sweetener sucralose damages DNA, according to a lengthy email response from an agency spokesperson to The Epoch Times.
It said the agency does not generally comment on specific studies but evaluates them among a “body of evidence to further our understanding about a particular issue and assist in our mission to protect public health." 
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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