Tag: sugar alternative

New Study Shows Widely Used Sweetener Contains Chemical Compound That Can Damage DNA

A new study from the North Carolina State University has revealed a link between a widely used sweetener and a chemical compound known to cause DNA damage. The study found the chemical is formed when digesting the sweetener and trace amounts of the chemical are also found in the sweetener itself. Sucralose is widely distributed…


The Healthy Sugar Substitute You’ve Likely Never Heard About

Finally, there’s a way to add a touch of sweetness to your tea or coffee while your health benefits. Because it’s so effective at reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, it holds great promise as a simple and inexpensive health aid to help guard against disease and tumors. As you probably know, inflammation and oxidative damage…


Sugar on the Brain

We crave sweetness, but it’s clear that too much leads to suffering. Large-scale studies show that excess sugar consumption can significantly raise the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Our chronic inflammatory reaction to sugar is one factor behind the proliferation of disease in the body, but the mind also suffers from this inflammatory…