Saccharin

Artificial Sweeteners

  • Potentially Harmful

Definition

Artificial sweetener commonly used as a sweetener and in a wide variety of diet foods and drinks. It is 300 to 400 times sweeter than sugar and manufactured by oxidizing the chemicals o-toluene sulfonamide phthalic anhydride. It can also be found in toothpaste and mouthwash medicines, vitamins and pharmaceuticals.

Also Known As

Sweet 'N Low, Sweet Twin, Necta Sweet

Health Impact

Artificial sweetener that can harm the gut and negatively impact gluten tolerance and metabolism. which may increase risk of certain disease like type II diabetes, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease and some cancers.

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