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Sucralose (Splenda) exchanges three chlorine molecules for three hydroxyls
(-OH molecules) in sucrose rendering the molecule generally unusable by
human metabolism (small amounts of 1,6-dichlorofructose is produced.  The
effect on humans is unknown.).

Upside is that it is an effective sweetner without some of the toxic
problems exhibited by aspartame.

Downside on lab rats is thalmus shrinkage up to 40%, some reduced growth,
and enlargement of liver and kidneys.  While the quantities of sucralose
used were high, the variation in tolerances in the human population may mean
that some people will exhibit the same symptons as the rats.

According to the manufacturers, the clorine in the sucralose acts like the
chlorine in table salt and is harmless.  Other biological researchers
believe that sucralose may act more like minute amounts of chlorinated
pesticide, and are asking for long term research into the effects on humans.

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