16. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, May 13, 2007, 9:32 am PDT

#5,#10:Good alternative. It's safe to use and it's the best sugar substitute out there. It doesn't get a lot of press but it's the best one to consume.

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17. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, May 13, 2007, 11:15 am PDT

even if these approved artificial sweeteners are low in calories they can cause severe migraines in some people. myself being one of them. because it has some of the ingredients found in rat poison is this true?

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18. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, May 13, 2007, 8:33 pm PDT

why Stevia is still not being accepted by authorities in India?

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19. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 3:19 am PDT

These comments would be a lot more helpful if you could keep the stupid hippie conspiracy nuts from adding their 2 cents worth. It's hard to find a genuine answer when you have to sort through their ridiculous crap.

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20. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 8:13 am PDT

Just because the FDA approves a product, does not mean it is definitely safe. These artificial sweeteners are "chemicals" which are affecting the bodies and health of anyone who takes them. The FDA will probably not ever be willing to reveal these facts.

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21. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:29 am PDT

I'm diabetic. What else are you supposed to do? Can't use sugar or honey. I've been using Splenda for years with no side effects. I guess you chance risks with everything you do, like breathing!!!

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22. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:32 am PDT

The question about the safety of artificial sweetners was not addressed in the article.

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23. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:32 am PDT

I'm tired of hearing all these food disclaimers. Everything these days causes cancer and death, and we're told to be fearful of everything. Sugar is fine if you don't have diabetes, but be reasonable with it, don't go out and have pasta and garlic bread with breadsticks to start, it's too much! Moderation with everything is the key.

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24. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:32 am PDT

The question about the safety of artificial sweetners was not addressed in the article.

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25. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:33 am PDT

That article sounded like an advertisement for artificial sweeteners to me. Maybe people who are trying to lose weight should avoid anything artificial, including preservatives, enriched flours, and dyes. The whole food approach has worked for me, along with moderation in what I eat and moderate exercise.

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26. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:33 am PDT

DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ

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27. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:37 am PDT

That still dodges around the dangers of those products.

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28. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:38 am PDT

very interesting question, have bben wondering for years whether i'm poisoning myself with a regular consumption of diet soda. what about those sweetened with natrium-cyclamate? NOt included in your list,but used in one of the most popular diet sodas.

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29. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:38 am PDT

It is irresponsible to inform people that artificial sweeteners are safe in any amounts.

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30. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, May 14, 2007, 9:41 am PDT

artifical sweetener give me seizures

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