Added sugar can have terrible effects [3] on your metabolism and overall health.
For this reason, many people turn to artificial sweeteners [4] like sucralose (Splenda).
However, while authorities claim that sucralose is safe to eat, some studies have linked it to health problems.
This article takes an objective look at sucralose and its health effects, both good and bad.
I. What is Sucralose/Splenda?
Sucralose is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener, and Splenda is the most common sucralose-based product.