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Study Finds Artificial Sweetener Can Damage DNA

Artificial Sweetener Can Damage DNA

A new study published in the journal Nature has found that a chemical produced when the artificial sweetener sucralose is digested can damage DNA. The study, which was conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, found that the chemical, sucralose-6-acetate, can cause breaks in DNA strands.

Sucralose is a widely used artificial sweetener that is sold under the brand name Splenda. It is 600 times sweeter than sugar and is often used in diet foods and drinks. The study's findings suggest that sucralose may be a potential health risk, as DNA damage has been linked to a number of diseases, including cancer.

The study's lead author, Dr. Bruce N. Ames, said that the findings are "a wake-up call" about the potential dangers of artificial sweeteners. "We need to be more careful about what we put into our bodies," he said. "Artificial sweeteners may seem like a safe alternative to sugar, but they may not be."

The study's findings have been met with mixed reactions from the scientific community. Some experts have said that the study is too small and that more research is needed to confirm the findings. Others have said that the findings are concerning and that people should use artificial sweeteners with caution.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved sucralose for use in food and drinks. The FDA has said that sucralose is safe for human consumption, but it has not evaluated the potential health risks of sucralose-6-acetate.

The study's findings raise concerns about the safety of artificial sweeteners. More research is needed to determine the long-term health risks of artificial sweeteners. In the meantime, people who are concerned about their health may want to avoid artificial sweeteners or use them in moderation.