Is Splenda bad for people?”
Sweet Deceit: Splenda Health Concerns Surface Conan Milner, Epoch Times Chicago Staff How Sweet It Isn’t Health advocacy group calls on FDA to revoke its approval of Splenda “We are most concerned that the public be informed through us, through the FDA and through every other possible way we can, that Splenda poses a health risk,” proclaims Jim Turner, Chairman of the Board of the health advocacy group Citizens for Health. “And we are very concerned that the advertising being done for Splenda disguises that fact.” Recently, his organization submitted a Citizen Petition to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) calling on the agency to revoke its approval of the popular artificial sweetener. For many who enjoy the product in everything from diet soft drinks to home-baked cookies, Splenda seems like a dream come true. Unlike sugar, Splenda is calorie free – a plus for many weight-conscious consumers seeking a healthy alternative to favorite sweet treats. With a taste said to rival syn
