If you want to do anything to help yourself this year, do not consume sucralose (Splenda), in any way, shape or form.
An artificial sweetener, manufacturers love it because it is cheap, but continued use for about 12 weeks will have much the same effect as taking a potent antibiotic for that long.
It devastates the beneficial flora in the intestines, but does not effect enterobacter, strongly associated with weight gain, and likely other pathogens. And even after three more months with no sucralose in your diet, your intestinal flora will not be completely restored.
They, as much as anything, protect you from dangerous blooms of drug resistant bacteria.
I remember when I thought I was healthy for using sugar subs including sucralose. Ugh. I accidentally had some in a protien shake a couple of weeks ago. Holy cow! I felt like crap afterward!
OMG - I have been using Splenda and guess what - have gained weight. Went to Dr today to discuss this. Are there any artificial sweeteners that are ok? How about Stevia?
I have to lay off red meat, pork, butter, cheese...emphasize chicken, fish, fruits and veggies and high quality bread is ok....plus 1/2 hr exercise a day.
I’d better make sure I don’t forget the probiotic.
New info for me on the splenda
Try probiotics instead.
How is that possible when none of the sucralose is metabolized by your system? It is non-caloric because it is not absorbed by the body.
Your fear is unfounded.
I’ve consumed Splenda in the form of diet sodas since it came onto the market. My digestion/stomach and my weight are fine.