I am worried to use Optifast because it contains saccharine,that's the reason I am asking about side effects.
2006-07-20 13:34:20 · 5 answers · asked by koala 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Information on Individual Chemical Sweeteners
http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-sweeteners.html
(Scroll down to the info you're interested in, saccharine.)
Artificial Sweeteners Ruin Body's' Ability to Count Calories
http://www.mercola.com/2004/jul/17/artificial_sweeteners.htm
More Problems With Fructose
http://www.mercola.com/2003/mar/26/fructose.htm
About Stevia Leaf and Its Benefits
~ Herbal learning Center
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Your Diet—Why Be Concerned
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/1997/6/22/article_01.htm
You're right to be concerned! It isn't wise to trust what people tell us anymore, without checking it out for ourselves!
(My sole purpose in posting EACH of the on-line articles above is Strictly for Educational purposes, ONLY.
2006-07-20 14:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
saccharine is a sugar substitute that's been in use since the turn of the century. Ever drink Diet soda? Yup, sacchrine. At least it used to be; I believe they've changed over recently.
2006-07-20 20:45:53 · answer #2 · answered by DakkonA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if I inadvertaly eat anything with sacharine in it I get horrid stomach cramps.... other sugar substitutes do the same to me
2006-07-20 20:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not surprised look what it did to your face
2006-07-20 20:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by brian_the_lion2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
increased cancer rates(especially bladder cancer)
2006-07-20 20:39:07 · answer #5 · answered by lab rat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋