Artificial Sweeteners aren’t so sweet

Many people are doing several different things to improve their health. Some things are exercising more, eating healthy, taking vitamin supplements, and even replacing their sugar with artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, Equal, or Sweet and Low, which contain aspartame. Mainly those worried about their weight and health conditions such as diabetes will take artificial sweeteners to reduce their sugar intake, in hopes of reducing their sugar levels and aiding in the prevention of gaining weight.

Aspartame, although seen as a healthy alternative to sugar, actually causes the exact opposite effects. Aspartame is actually detrimental to the body and the health of people who use it. This produce actually causes people to gain weight due to the chemical that make you crave carbohydrates. Not only does it cause weight gain due to increase intake of carbohydrates, it also can change the chemicals in the brain, which can cause seizures and can be fatal for those suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

Aspartame is dangerous because the ingredients of the produce can be converted to formaldehyde, formic acid, which induces metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis is when the body is not removing acids quick enough, causing high levels of acid, which can result in coma or death. Also keep in mind that formaldehyde can be used as a disinfectant and is also used to preserve cadavers.

Why would you want to put something in yourself that can preserve your cells? So next time you go to sweeten your tea or coffee think, sugar or formaldehyde.