Sucralose is a CHLORINATED artificial sugar derivative that is up to 600X sweeter than sugar.  Splenda brand sweetener is actually a combination of sucralose combined with other caloric sweeteners so that it will have the consistency of sugar and can be measured and poured just like sugar.

Sucralose was created accidentally by 2 scientists who were working on creating a new INSECTICIDE by adding a sugar solution to sulfuryl chloride – a highly poisonous chemical.  When all was said and done, the final product involved substituting 3 chlorine ions for 3 hydroxyl groups on a sugar molecule.  Chlorine is a Class 1 carginogen.  The patent was sold to Johnson & Johnson who then created McNeil Nutritionals to be solely responsible ofr the manufacture and marketing of Splenda.

The chemical name for sucralose:  1,6-dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructrofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside.

Dr. James Bowen, a physician and biochemist writes: “unlike sodium chloride (salt), chlorocarbons are never nutritionally compatible with our metabolic processes and are wholly incompatible with normal human metabolic functioning….(C)hlorocarbons such as sucralose deliver chlorine directly into our cells through normal metabolism.  This makes them effective insecticides…

Molecules that contain a bond between carbons and chlorine are known as Organochlorines and, as a group, are mainly used as pesticides.  They are fat soluble which means that if your body’s natural detoxification mechanism isn’t working properly, perhaps due to toxic overload, the toxins will get stored in your fat cells.  Fat-soluble substances tend to accumulate in organ tissue – including your BRAIN – and they are PERMANENTLY stored there.

So, for those of you who have asked me the question: “so what do you think of Splenda”, I hope this will answer it once and for all.

Linda Miner

Registered Nutritional Counselor

RNC, CHN, RSNA, CMTA, BA

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*NOTE:  This opinion expressed here is that of the author based on her research and personal experience.  It is not intended to replace your own personal research or the opinion of your physician.  You should always check with your physician and/or pharmacist before changing your diet, starting an exercise programs or taking any supplements.  Please be aware that some foods and natural supplements may interact with prescription medication.