Sweetener Chemical Damages DNA

A new study has found that a chemical formed when we digest the widely used sweetener, sucralose, is genotoxic, meaning it breaks up DNA. The chemical is also found in trace amounts in the sweetener itself, raising questions about how the sweetener may contribute to health problems. The study also found that sucralose and its metabolites cause "leaky gut," damage the "tight junctions," and increase activity in genes related to oxidative stress, inflammation, and carcinogenicity. The researchers suggest that it's time to revisit the safety and regulatory status of sucralose, and people should avoid products containing it.