Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain Feb 11, 2008
WASHINGTON Want to lose weight" It might help to pour that diet soda down the drain. Researchers have laboratory evidence that the widespread use of no-calorie sweeteners may actually make it harder for people to control their intake and body weight. The findings appear in the February issue of Behavioral Neuroscience, which is published by the American Psychological Association (APA). Psychologists at Purdue Universitys Ingestive Behavior Research Center reported that relative to rats that... (EurekAlert!)
Sweeteners May Make Weight Control Harder Feb 11, 2008
Saccharin Leads Rats To Eat More ... Their looked at rats that ate yogurt sweetened with glucose, which has the same calories as table sugar, and those that ate saccharin ... They also found that while the metabolism usually revs up before eating -- including a higher body temperature -- rats fed the saccharin did not have that response. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
If you want to make a ton, invest in Hummers, mercury recycling and political investment parlors Feb 6, 2008
Cogito wrote on Feb 5, 2008 8:10 AM:" You left out cyclamates, saccharin, and acid rain. ". Ivan Dixon wrote on Feb 5, 2008 8:10 AM:" Diane I am with you 548% on this issue!!! Another good example of this would be fire safety. The liberal media is always after me about how I need smoke detectors in my house but I say that since I have never had a fire, why should I need them. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Too Much Sugar-Free Gum Linked to Severe Weight Loss Jan 12, 2008
"NutraSweet and saccharin are safe," he said. "Sorbitol is not safe. People should look at the labels to see if they are getting something with sorbitol.". (MEDLINEplus)
Campaign seeks 2nd Clinton comeback Jan 5, 2008
Hes a bit of a rural televangelist without some of the saccharin qualities of some of his brethren. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Report says night work probable carcinogen Dec 22, 2007
"Having lived through the saccharin and Alar scares, I'd want to see details about what other factors they looked at and what degree of correlation there is," Taylor said ... Alar is a chemical that at one time was used to treat fruit; saccharin is a sugar substitute. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Faux sugars,real suspicion Nov 19, 2007
Suspicions about the safety of man-made sweeteners started soon after saccharin was invented more than a century ago ... The Food and Drug Administration has approved five artificial sweeteners for use in the United States: saccharin (found in Sweet'N Low and Tab), aspartame (in NutraSweet, Equal, Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi), sucralose (Splenda, and in Diet Hanson's sodas), neotame (in newer formulations of Tang and some sparkling waters) and acesulfame potassium (Sweet One, Sunnett and, with... (Los Angeles Times)
Sleep, And How Cocaine Changes The Brain To Make Treatment So Difficult Nov 8, 2007
In another study, scientists determined that a large majority of rats preferred the sweet taste of saccharin when they were allowed to choose mutually exclusively between water with the intense calorie-free sweetener and intravenous cocaine. "The preference for saccharin was not attributable to its unnatural ability to induce sweetness without calories, because the same preference was also observed with sucrose, a natural sugar," says Magalie Lenoir of CNRS, the French National Center for... (Science Daily)
Family History Of Alcoholism Linked To Love Of Sweets Among Women Oct 26, 2007
23, 2006) A scientific paradox linking artificial sweeteners such as saccharin with a sensory experience in which plain water takes on a sweet taste has guided researchers at the Monell Center to an increased. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Brush your way to a greener (and whiter) smile Oct 20, 2007
A popular, colorfully striped toothpaste which will remain unnamed also includes, among others: sodium saccharin, an artificial sweetener often used to sweeten toothpastes, mouthwashes, and lipsticks and which, according to The Environmental Working Group (EWG), is still being studied for potential carcinogenic and reproductive toxicity; titanium dioxide, which sounds intimidating, but is actually a fairly harmless (it has little to no toxicity when used externally, but the EWG says that... (MSNBC -- Environment)
'The Wedding Singer' at the Fox Oct 18, 2007
As excessive as the decade it parodies, The Wedding Singer is as saccharin and sentimental as wedding cake. Tastes good. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Consumer Reports: Some Sweeteners Work as Tastebud 'Foolers' in Baking, But They're All Fine for Lemonade Aug 31, 2007
Healthwise: Debate Continues about Safety of Aspartame and Saccharin CR notes that questions linger about the possible health effects of saccharin and aspartame, two of the oldest sweeteners, while the newest entry in the marketplace, the herbal product stevia, has only limited oversight from the FDA since it's labeled as a dietary supplement, rather than a food additive ... And the oldest artificial sweetener, saccharin, was almost banned in 1977 after studies in rats linked it to bladder... (PR Newswire)
Sweet lowdown: Sweetener showdown Aug 23, 2007
"During the years, sugar substitutes have been saddled with controversy surrounding their safety, though the four major sweeteners -- aspartame, sucralose, saccharin and acesulfame potassium -- have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Still, don't expect nutritionists to recommend using them."They still are basically chemicals, and I wouldn't put them in my body," says Melbourne nutritionist Dorothy McCullagh, who recommends Stevia, a natural, herb-based sweetener that has... (Florida Today)
Long-term memory gets wiped Aug 17, 2007
To find out, the team first trained rats to avoid the scent of saccharin by exposing them to the sweet smell, then feeding them lithium a metal that makes them sick. Rats given this treatment soon learn to avoid water smelling of saccharin ... The rats given such a shot, even up to a month after learning to avoid saccharin, lost their memory of the bad experience and happily drank the sweet water. (Nature News Service)
Where does your food come from? Labels don't tell the whole story Aug 15, 2007
It imports some of the sweetener known as sodium saccharin from China. "Our products and ingredients undergo rigorous evaluation," Elrod said, adding that the company follows voluntary manufacturing standards developed by the FDA and industry. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
* Letters: Soda's hidden hazards Aug 1, 2007
Second, diet soft drinks contain saccharin and/or aspartame, both of which in numerous studies have been linked to an increased risk for various cancers, even at one or two bottles per day. Saccharin is believed to have a cancer-causing effect on the bladder as well as on female reproductive organs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Plaintiffs' Paradise Jul 3, 2007
For sheer chutzpah few cases exceed the attempted class actions against Coca-Cola Co. (nyse: - - ) and PepsiCo (nyse: - - ) for selling fountain drinks that contained small amounts of saccharin instead of aspartame sweetener ... Others filed copycat cases in at least five states, even after the government took saccharin off its list of suspected carcinogens in 2000 ... Oshana admits she joined the case after hearing about the saccharin switcheroo from fellow lawyers but denies this is... (Forbes)
Unnatural sweets become natural problem Jun 21, 2007
Saccharin (Sweet 'N Low, Sugar Twin) The oldest and least expensive sugar substitute can be used in cooking but may have a noticeable bitter aftertaste. Aspartame (Nutrasweet, Equal, Natrataste) Two amino acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid) taste sweet when combined. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
IOM report could revamp school nutrition standards Apr 27, 2007
IOM said it took a "cautious approach" to nonnutritive sweeteners (for example sugar substitutes like aspartame and saccharin). The committee considered four issues: safety, displacement of other foods and beverages that should be encouraged, effectiveness for weight control, and the role of choice and necessity. (FoodNavigator-USA)
Overwhelming scientific evidence confirms aspartame safety Apr 24, 2007
The researchers noted, In conclusion, therefore, this study provides no evidence that saccharin or other sweeteners (mainly aspartame) increase the risk of cancer at several common sites in humans. The Italian Association for Cancer Research contributed to the study. (SpiritIndia)
Hazards of Food Preservatives Mar 7, 2007
Examples are cyclamate sweeteners and saccharin. Now, these substances are added to the food we eat either intentionally or incidentally. (Suite101.com)
Give thanks if these hits go silent Nov 21, 2006
The melody and arrangement are saccharin enough, but the lyrics really give it that extra oomph of gooeyness. The part of the chorus that goes, Someone left the cake out in the rain; I dont think that I can take it, cause it took so long to bake it, and Ill never have that recipe again. (MSNBC -- Music)
Low-Cal Alternative Or Crutch? Diet Goodies Spark Debate Nov 18, 2006
Low-Cal Alternative Or Crutch. Diet Goodies Spark Debate. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
'Light' snacks shrink guilt, not waists Nov 17, 2006
It wasnt so long ago that diet candies, desserts and sodas made with saccharin left a metallic, chalky aftertaste and a lingering sense of hunger. They were horrible. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tastier 'light' foods let dieters indulge Nov 17, 2006
It wasn't so long ago that diet candies, desserts and sodas made with saccharin left a metallic, chalky aftertaste and a lingering sense of hunger. "They were horrible. They lasted a blink. Nobody even remembers their names," said Francine Segan, a food historian and cookbook author in New York City. (CNN -- Health)
When life gives you lemons ... Oct 3, 2006
For example, both aspartame (sold as Equal and NutraSweet) and saccharin (Sweet & Low) were identified as sweeteners when chemists accidentally got some of the powders in their mouths. Knowing the identities of taste receptors, experts hope, will enable a more methodical approach to developing artificial flavors. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Todays HOME Spun Wisdom Sep 23, 2006
Seek out substitutesThere are a number of sugar substitutes on the market, such as aspartame, which is found in Equal, and saccharin, which is found in Sweet and Low. A lot of foods such as ice cream and frozen yogurt are sweetened with these products. (RisMedia.com)
Popularity of Low-fat Food and Prevalence of Diabetes: Twin Engines Power Growth in the European Intense Sweetener Market Sep 5, 2006
Such reports covering 'first generation' sweeteners such as saccharin, cyclamate and aspartame, as well as 'new generation' sweeteners such as acesulfame-K and sucralose, have resulted in consumer scepticism ... Our team of expert analysts is structured around four key areas: Food Speciality Chemicals Fine Chemicals Performance Materials Media Contacts: Europe: Janina Hillgrub Corporate Communications P: +49-(0)-69-770-33-11 E: Americas: Trisha Bradley Corporate Communications P: +1-210-247-3870... (PR Newswire)
Are little cigars’ a big scam? Aug 30, 2006
At a press conference Tuesday, representatives of health groups pointed out that some little cigars come in flavors like cherry or mint cholocate and have saccharin in the filters to sweeten the taste. Aside from being wrapped in brown paper instead of white, they look a lot like cigarettes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Suspect sweeteners Aug 30, 2006
According to the American Diabetes Association, artificial sweeteners such as Saccharin (Sweet N Low, Sugar Twin), Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal), Acesulfame K (Sweet One, Sunett), and Sucralose (Splenda) are free foods because they do not have any calories and do not raise blood glucose levels. They do not count as a carbohydrate, a fat, or any other exchange, the ADA says, so they can be added to your meal plan instead of substituted. (MSNBC -- Business)
Government Officers 'Sweet' News About Sugar Substitutes Aug 1, 2006
The approval, published in FDA Consumer Magazine, covers aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K (potassium), neotame and sucralose. Since the 1970s, studies have suggested that sweeteners like saccharin and aspartame might be linked to cancer in animals, but the research was never conclusive ... Sweet'N Low, Sweet Twin and Necta Sweet (saccharin). (WRAL.com, NC)
Is your kitchen making you fat? Jul 1, 2006
These generally have sugar substitutes which are worse for you than sugar, such as: Aspartame, sucralose, fructose, saccharin, etc. These chemicals are designed to make you fatter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Sugar Substitute Debate Jun 15, 2006
Saccharin, found in Sweet'N Low, is about 500 times sweeter ... The 100-year history of saccharin has not been so sweet ... The makers of saccharin argued the rats were fed huge amounts, the equivalent to drinking 1,000 cans of diet cola a day. (WCCO.com, MN)
House call: Artificial sweeteners Jun 11, 2006
The FDA has approved saccharin, aspartame and sucralose, with at least three additional substitutes waiting for FDA approval. Saccharin, known as Sweet 'N' Low, has been the topic of more than 30 human research studies ... The controversy over saccharin as a cancer-causing agent evolved from a study where rats were fed the equivalent of 800 diet sodas per day. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
How Sweet It Isn'tIf artificialsugar is so splendid, why aren't we thin? Jun 7, 2006
Past studies of saccharin and aspartame, packaged as Sweet'n Low and Equal, respectively, suggested that large doses could cause cancer in rats, although human studies have shown no such link. The Food and Drug Administration says these high-intensity sweeteners--along with sucralose (Splenda)--pose no threat to human health. (Time.com)
John Stossel's 'Myths': Psychic Crime Solvers? * Buy the Book, See the Clips May 11, 2006
Reporters credulously accept the activists' scare stores: While I've been a reporter, I've been asked to do alarmist reports about hair dye, dry cleaning, coffee, chewing gum, saccharin, cyclamates, NutraSweet, nitrites, Red No. 2 dye, electric blankets, video display terminals, dental fillings, cellular phones, vaccines, potato chips, farmed salmon, Teflon, antiperspirants, and even rubber duckies. I refused to do most of those stories, and now I have to ask, if the scares were valid, where are... (ABC News)
Study finds no link between aspartame and cancer May 8, 2006
Research in the 1970s linked a different sweetener, saccharin, to bladder cancer in lab rats. Although the mechanism by which this occurred does not apply to people and no human risk was ever documented, worries about sugar substitutes have persisted. (USA Today)
Aspartame safe for consumption, food regulator concludes May 7, 2006
After saccharin, aspartame is the second most used artificial sweetener in the world. In terms of world consumption, the artificial sweetener represents 62 per cent of the value of the intense sweetener market. (FoodNavigator.com)
Could MSG Make a Comeback?: May 4, 2006
One might point to saccharin, or the supposedly combo of Pop Rocks and soda, but it's hard to beat MSG's toxic haze of associations: Ringing ears. Headaches. (Slate)
A taste sweeter than sugar Apr 19, 2006
Instead, we've turned to an ever-growing plethora of "no-sugar-added" or sugar-free products, many sweetened with the five FDA-approved artificial "non-nutritive" additives -- acesulfame potassium, aspartame, neotame, saccharin and sucralose ... For instance, 30 percent of the people recently surveyed by the group thought saccharin still carried a cancer-warning label (it doesn't), 77 percent believed aspartame has been deemed safe for all (it hasn't), and 27 percent thought Splenda was a... (Orlando Sentinel)
No increased cancer risk found from soda sweetener Apr 6, 2006
It goes a fair way toward allaying concerns about aspartame," said Michael Jacobson, head of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which had urged the government to review the sweetener's safety after a troubling study with rats last year.Findings were reported yesterday at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.Aspartame came on the market 25 years ago and is found in thousands of products -- sodas, chewing gum, dairy products, even many medicines. NutraSweet and... (Boston Globe)
Federal study rejects aspartame risks Apr 6, 2006
Research in the 1970s linked a different sweetener, saccharin, to bladder cancer in lab rats. Although the mechanism by which this occurred does not apply to people and no human risk was ever documented, worries about sugar substitutes in general have persisted. (BusinessWeek)
How Sweet It Isn't -- Preference For Alternatives To Sugar Based On Sour, Bitter Tastes Mar 30, 2006
The panelists liked stevia, saccharin, D-tryptophan and glycine the least. Most of these last four substances have pronounced bitter, sour or metallic tastes, Delwiche said. (Science Daily)
Oh my God, Tab lives on and we just can't get enough of it Mar 9, 2006
Yes, Tab, that saccharin-loaded, oddly metallic rocket fuel your mom drank throughout the '70s and which she had for breakfast with her Pall Malls and her birth-control pill and which came (and still comes) in that lovingly tacky pink can and which has come back into vogue on that rogue wave of retro '70s kitsch, the wave that we are all hoping will go away very, very soon, much in the same way we all pray for the quick and fiery end of Ashlee Simpson and Crazy Frog and Mel Gibson movies ...... (San Francisco Chronicle)
TV small talk Feb 23, 2006
So we get Tuesday's embarrassing half-hour on TV about sharing dreams and imagining futures, manufactured sentiment submerged in saccharin, so over-the-top in style, so out-of-this-world in content, so lacking in real substance, so professional in its pitch, like a very bad song where you can hum the tune while realizing the music is pure pap. Who doesn't want to hear how wonderful they are and how the place where they live is as close as you can get to heaven and how there will be a pot at the... (Calgary Sun)
Artificial Sweeteners: Are They Safe? Feb 14, 2006
There are alternatives to Aspartame like saccharin Sweet'N Low and sucralose Splenda , which Katz said were not the same chemically, but served the same purpose. "We seem to have the notion in our society that science is something to be suspicious of and the natural stuff is safe," Katz said. (ABC News - Health)
Formaldehyde-tainted food just tip of the iceberg Jan 7, 2006
And the bitter-sweet tang often found in cordial drinks sold on the sidewalk is quite likely to be produced by the artificial sweetener saccharin, or worse, the carcinogenic Dulcin (4-ethoxyphenyl urea). Although its dangers to human health are debatable, daily consumption of saccharin should not exceed 5 milligrams per body weight to avoid bladder cancer. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
