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[Guest]

Appreciated the info on chlorine, but I did not see Splenda mentioned. It is a chlorinated sugar molecule. The question is, is it "chlorinated" like sodium chloride (salt), or is it "chlorinated" like DDT? Any one have insight on this?
BTW, I am new and this is my first post. Thanks, Donna

[Dr. L]

Hi Donna,

Welcome to the forum and thanks for your question.

Sucralose is produced by chlorinating sugar (sucrose). This involves chemically changing the structure of the sugar molecules by substituting three chlorine atoms for three hydroxyl groups.

According to an article by Dr. Joseph Mercola:

According to Consumers Research Magazine "Some concern was raised about sucralose being a chlorinated molecule. Some chlorinated molecules serve as the basis for pesticides such as D.D.T., and accumulate in body fat. However, Johnson & Johnson emphasized that sucralose passes through the body unabsorbed."

Of course, this assertion about not being absorbed is complete nonsense. As shown above, a substantial amount of sucralose is absorbed, so the argument is not valid.

According to the HAD, "The manufacturer claims that the chlorine added to sucralose is similar to the chlorine atom in the salt (NaCl) molecule. That is not the case. Sucralose may be more like ingesting tiny amounts of chlorinated pesticides, but we will never know without long-term, independent human research."

I recommend that people consider using Xylicol, stevia or agave nectar. Even diabetics can use these without raising the blood sugar levels.


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Take Care & Be Well,
Dr. L