Sweetener Chemical Linked to DNA Damage and Cancer Risk
TL;DR
A new study has found that a chemical called sucralose-6-acetate, which forms when we digest Splenda, is genotoxic, meaning it breaks up DNA and can cause cancer. The chemical is also found in trace amounts in Splenda itself, raising concerns about the sweetener's potential health risks.
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