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Diet Drinks May Cause Heart Disease

Diet Drinks May Cause Heart Disease

A new study showed that diet drinks may cause heart disease. Specifically, these drinks can cause atrial fibrillation, an irregular rhythm of the heart. Atrial fibrillation poses a risk for blood clots inside the heart and can also cause ischemic strokes. Study in the journal Circulat
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Splenda Leads to DNA Breaks and Leaky Gut Syndrome

Splenda Leads to DNA Breaks and Leaky Gut Syndrome

Research from North Carolina University showed that Splenda leads to DNA breaks and leaky gut syndrome. The pharmacological name for Splenda is sucralose. The researchers found that Splenda undergoes metabolization into sucralose-6-acetate in the body. They tested the effect of sucral
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Concerns About Stevia?

Concerns About Stevia?

Are there concerns about stevia? This is the question as the food industry shows more interest in using this natural sweetener. An article in “Medical News Today” pointed out several potential concerns with stevia. I will review this here and add other evidence I found in the literatu
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