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Researchers discovered that sucralose, a chemical found in Splenda, is "genotoxic" and causes DNA damage. The findings show that sucralose is harmful to gut health, and may lead to oxidative stress, inflammation, and even cancer.
'For many years, artificial sweeteners have already been suspected of having carcinogenic effects,' Dr Danielle Leonardo, a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology, said.
Researchers discovered that a chemical found in Splenda, sucralose-6-acetate, is "genotoxic" and causes DNA damage. The findings show that sucralose is harmful to gut health, and may lead to oxidative stress, inflammation, and even cancer.