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6. I was specifically complaining about fake sugar
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 04:59 PM
Nov 7

I wasn't actually complaining about High Fructos Corn Syrup, as that came into processed food as it is a type of lubricant before the farm subsidies creating a glut of it. I was focused on actual toxic fake sugars like aspartame and the rest. And one of the "natural" ones Stevia already has a caution against daily use. I am a Type 1 diabetic and used some Aspartame from 83-90. Once when Crystal Lite first came out, I had a weird toxic reaction between it and something in Lucky Charms Cereal. I had 9 or 10 serious effects over 15 minutes, dissyness, nausia, I don't recall the rest anymore, but after that I have endeavored to avoid all fake sweetners beyond rarely Saccharin. I use sugar, as in measured amounts I can integrate it into my diet, insulin and activity levels. I realize those with Type 2 won't have that flexibility.

Here is a crude list for reference.

Aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet)
Sucralose (Splenda)
Saccharin (Sweet'N Low)
Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K)
Neotame (Newtame)
Advantame

Sorbitol
Xylitol
Erythritol

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