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What Are The Side Effects Of Splenda?
Question: does splenda or other sugar alternatives have any side affects?
Brief Answer:
Minor side effects mainly
Detailed Answer:
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Welcome and thanks for your query.
Splenda ( Sucralose) is a chlorinated sugar which is not metabolised by the body.
It may produce side effects like diarrhoea and bloating.
There are reports of it precipitating migraine attacks, causing dizziness, buzzing in the ears and abdominal cramps.
As of now it is considered safe in the recommended doses.
Minor side effects mainly
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Splenda ( Sucralose) is a chlorinated sugar which is not metabolised by the body.
It may produce side effects like diarrhoea and bloating.
There are reports of it precipitating migraine attacks, causing dizziness, buzzing in the ears and abdominal cramps.
As of now it is considered safe in the recommended doses.
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