. FOOD CHEMICALS:  Sucralose* Found in Beach Water *Chlorine (a carcinogen) is used in the production of Sucralose (or chlorinated sucrose) and is linked to a myriad of health problems.  The list of health complications for people with sensitivities to Sucralose have included gastrointestinal problems (bloating, gas, diarrhea), headaches, migraines, depression, mood swings, anxiety, angry outbursts, weight gain, respiratory/breathing difficulties, skin reactions (including urticaria and edema), vision problems, pregnancy complications, dizziness, and liver and kidney problems, to name a few. . Study to Identify Levels of Sucralose in Erie Beach Waters Researchers investigating the presence of potentially harmful chemicals in the beach waters have added a new one to their list: Sucralose. A chlorinated form of sucrose found in artificial sweeteners, Sucralose is used in an estimated 4,500 products ranging from Halloween candies to diet sodas… Studies suggest that approximately 95 percent of ingested Sucralose is not metabolized by the body and is excreted into the water supply…Many chlorinated compounds have been found to be toxic to humans and, while Sucralose appears to have limited toxicity, the long-term effects of exposure have yet to be determined. Common practices aimed at removing contaminants from waste water have not been shown to be successful at reducing levels of Sucralose… According to researchers, Sucralose in the water can have repercussions like altered water taste and biological health effects… _______________ (Source: Mercyhurst College (2012, Oct). Study to identify levels of sucralose in Erie beach waters. ScienceDaily.) .
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FOOD CHEMICALS:  Sucralose* Found in Beach Water

*Chlorine (a carcinogen) is used in the production of Sucralose (or chlorinated sucrose) and is linked to a myriad of health problems. 

The list of health complications for people with sensitivities to Sucralose have included gastrointestinal problems (bloating, gas, diarrhea), headaches, migraines, depression, mood swings, anxiety, angry outbursts, weight gain, respiratory/breathing difficulties, skin reactions (including urticaria and edema), vision problems, pregnancy complications, dizziness, and liver and kidney problems, to name a few.


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Study to Identify Levels of Sucralose in Erie Beach Waters


Researchers investigating the presence of potentially harmful chemicals in the beach waters have added a new one to their list: Sucralose. A chlorinated form of sucrose found in artificial sweeteners, Sucralose is used in an estimated 4,500 products ranging from Halloween candies to diet sodas…

Studies suggest that approximately 95 percent of ingested Sucralose is not metabolized by the body and is excreted into the water supply…Many chlorinated compounds have been found to be toxic to humans and, while Sucralose appears to have limited toxicity, the long-term effects of exposure have yet to be determined. Common practices aimed at removing contaminants from waste water have not been shown to be successful at reducing levels of Sucralose…

According to researchers, Sucralose in the water can have repercussions like altered water taste and biological health effects…

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(Source: Mercyhurst College (2012, Oct). Study to identify levels of sucralose in Erie beach waters. ScienceDaily.)


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    fine in our beverages but not our beach waters. beautiful.
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