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Originally Posted by Matata
I'm sure you've also heard from sources that have said artificial sweeteners are bad for you. In cases like this I have to ask myself 'what are the odds that future studies prove artificial sweeteners are harmful?' These sweeteners are a relatively new phenomena with a very limited period of study (backed by huge companies that are just fine with tweaking study results), when compared to natural sugars which have been around since the dawn of time. Replacing natural substances with artificial ones generally has a poor track record and studies are overturned and/or modified all the time.
Is it worth it to take a chance with artificial sweeteners, when a tried and true alternative is available, just so you can exercise less? I would have to say no.
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Aspartame was first synthesized in 1965 and was approved by the FDA in 1974. So it has been studied for 40+ years, very extensively, and has been verified safe by 90 countries.
Sucralose was discovered in 1976 and has been approved in Canada for 20 years. It is now approved in 80+ countries.
Acesulfame potassium was discovered to be a sweetener in 1967 and was approved by the FDA in 1988 so it has also been around and studied for quite some time.
Sugar in its present form has not been around since the "dawn of time" and has significant health detriments of its own.