I am thankful for artificial sweeteners or I would have to give up coffee and tea. I am diabetic. It makes a difference.
The real problem is that people think they can just have MORE if they use artificial sweeteners. They never consider having LESS or simply enjoying the amount they have now.
As far as the studies, I always keep in mind that first, I am not a mouse, and second, what is safe for 2-4 uses a day may not be as safe for 8-12 servings (or more) a day. Lots of people have gotten diarrhea by consuming a lot of artificial sweetener a day. That's why Halls Sugar Free now has a mention of it on their product. There are many 'chemicals' that you come into contact daily that are of no harm to you unless you are using a lot of it. Oxygen for example.
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