Spenda distress!

[LAinSEA]

OK, I read the warning on the label of Diet Rite box about the possibility of splenda causing a little "abdominal distress" in some people...and yes, after having my first diet rite yesterday, I can say I've experienced it.

But does this go away after more use of the product - do you get used to it? or if I reacted this way once will I always react this way?

thanks so much to those splenda consumers out there.

-Laurie

 

[ZerasPride]

Laurie - I've been using splenda in my tea from day one on the South Beach diet and I haven't had one stomach problem. I guess it must depend on the individual. I love my splenda and plan on making my first lc cheesecake with it next week. I hope it gets better for you!

 

[Carl]

I don't know about Splenda in particular, but most of the sugar free products are sweetened with products which can (and do) cause stomach problems. I am fairly sensitive to it myself, but if I limit the intake, I can usually deal with it. Too much, and I end up taking Imodium.

 

[LAinSEA]

Thanks Carl - that's something I always carry with me "just in case".

I'm trying another Diet Rite right now...needed something "sweet" after lunch - hopefully I won't have the same symptoms as yesterday.

 

[Disfan1]

I never have a problem with Splenda & I use it a LOT... Diet Rites, Arizona tea, & just putting it my tea & coffee. Hope things work out for you. BTW, the Hershey's sugar free chocolates DO give me problems... I would rather cheat & have regular chocolate than go though all that.

 

[NancyIL]

A friend gave me her big bag of Splenda, because it caused her to feel depressed. That was the first I'd heard about that kind of reaction.

 

[nativetxn]

I've never heard of Splenda causing depression, either, Nancy. How interesting. Just goes to show how different each individual can be.

I've never had tummy problems from Splenda. The sugar alcohols in hard candy can bother me if I eat too many, though.