Splenda is not so Splendid!

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SPLENDA IS NOT SPLENDID!
By James Bowen, M.D. (c) 2003
Web Site: http://www.bowendrjim.com
E-Mail: jim@bowendrjim.com

http://www.wnho.net/splenda.htm

In a simple word you would just as soon have DDT in your food as
Splenda, because sucralose is a chlorocarbon. The chlorocarbons have
long been famous for causing organ, genetic, and reproductive
damage. It should be no surprise, therefore, that the testing of
sucralose, even at less than the level demanded by FDA rules,
reveals that it has been shown to cause up to 40%shrinkage of the
thymus: A gland that is the very foundation of our immune system. It
also causes swelling of the liver and kidneys, and CALCIFICATION of
the kidney.

Lying and deceit on the artificial sweetener issue has been the
FDA's Modus Operandi ever since Donald Rummsfeld broke everything
decent in the US government to put Aspartame on the market as
a "contract on humanity". It has no commercial purpose other than a
contract on humanity. Either they have done but little testing of
sucralose, or they are so afraid of what the public would think of
sucralose, and the government if the public but knew what was going
on, that they will not tell us! BECAUSE: we have been told nothing
about the extensive studies which would have to have been done if
very reasonable, and scientifically sound FDA rules had been
followed.


Such study results as have been made known, catches the company in
great big whopper lies! When questioned about the Thymus shrinkage
which would disqualify sucralose forever, by the FDA's own rules,
the company merely said. "Well the rats wouldn't eat the food with
sucralose in it, so the thymus lost weight from starvation." The FDA
allowed that explanation even though it was an admission that the
rats hadn't ingested the required amount of sucralose, but had
demonstrated immense damage anyway! In fact, if research animals
won't voluntarily eat the required dose of experimental substance it
can be given by gastric gavage, which is a common and well-known
research method. Moreover, the rats so fed were only 7-20%
underweight Vs the average for the control group. Rats who
are severely starved to create a 30% weight loss, only shrink their
thymus by an average of 7%. The net conclusion from all this is,
that both the thymus shrinkage and the growth retardation caused by
sucralose were enough to in each case disqualify sucralose from the
marketplace.
All of these KNOWN findings only pointed out that the testing was so flawed that it could never be used as a basis for approval on one hand, and that the effects which were detected anyway were so severe that sucralose should never be allowed into the human body. It should be classified right along with DDT, and dioxin as illegal to even release into the environment much less put into your body!

The company blandly and heinously denied that sucralose is a chlorocarbon. They stated that it was merely a salt, like sodium chloride! That whopper wouldn't even get past a sophomore chemistry student. Facts, and concern for human welfare are obviously irrelevant in our Bush dominated government, and the Rummsfeld dominated media. What their incredulously lying statements about what sucralose is, did bring to mind though, is that it flies in the face of what its known breakdown product , 1, 6, dichloro, fructose, is: Another highly toxic chlorocarbon. They admittedly did not do toxicity studies on it, as FDA rules require, or perhaps the findings were so dangerous that they felt it better to confess to the "minor omission", of not even complying with the law and doing the required studies! They further tried to side step the toxicity issue by saying "Sucralose is not even absorbed from the digestive tract anyway, because it is after all, a chlorocarbon.": Another bold faced lie. Chlorocarbons are significantly absorbed from the digestive tract and sucralose is no exception! It is significantly absorbed from the GI tract. Of course, at that point their lies had compounded and contradicted themselves.

What you need to know about sucralose is that it is of a class of compounds which places it amongst some of the most dangerous chemicals on earth. The known studies, and science verify this fact. Lies and dissimulations, which have been totally, and inexcusably left unchecked by the FDA, point to gross governmental/corporate corruption, and massive cover up and peril. They say "Oh, It's just made from sugar, what could be more natural and harmless."

Sincerely,

Dr. Jim Bowen

[pqb52]

Thanks COUNTRYBUMPKIN, i'll have to talk to my diabetic instructor, she told me to get Splenda for baking

[dz_blonde_girl]

You can't please all the people.........

Whatever became of all things in moderation?

[QuilterMom]

Originally posted by karlisangel
For those who aren't I think good ole' sugar is the most natural and the best

There are far better/more natural choices than sugar! Regular sugar is horrible.

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Stevia is great, but can only be purchased at a natural health food store. Quiltermom, you are right about processed sugar! It is very hard on the body. When I bake, I use orgainc cane syrup, maple syrup or stevia. Sometimes I will use sucanat as well. But I will never ever touch the splenda

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Carolyn, Stevia is great for baking! Here is a website that may be of help to you. And remember, you can only buy it in natural health food stores or online.

http://www.steviasmart.com/hartofinin.html

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Medicinal Indications of Stevia
Stevia stabilizes blood sugar levels


People have consumed Stevia for centuries with no known side effects. Individuals who can not tolerate sugar or other sweeteners can use Stevia. Studies suggest that Stevia has a regulating effect on the pancreas and could help stabilize blood sugar levels in the body, therefore making it wise for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, and Candidiasis. Traditionally it is indicated as a cardiotonic, anti-gas, for obesity, to reduce acidity (heart burn), hypertension, and to lower uric acid levels. Research also suggest that Stevia may help fight bacteria. It is considered an effective medicine to help in the maintenance of a "perfect health balance".

In regard to its sweetening power, it is estimated that 30 ml (1 oz) of Stevia extract is equivalent to 3 Kg (6.6 lbs) of sucrose. One pound of our white Stevia extract powder will do the same sweetening as 300 pounds of white sugar.



http://www.stevia-plant.com/medicinal.cfm

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