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Originally posted by tonksy
i've heard reports that while the fake stuff may be better for your cholesterol or 'heart healthy' and that the fake sugar is better for diabetics but the fake stuff isn't really digested by your body and kida collects but i never really looked much into it.
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As a type 2 diabetic, I know all too well about the fake sugar (or Aspartame/NutraSweet). From what I've read, no that's not good for long term consumption:
Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Toxicity Information Center
Stevia is said to be a much safer alternative:
The Stevia Story
I guess when I said "fake stuff" I really meant more along the lines of "natural alternatives" that anything chemical, much like following a whole foods or Macrobiotic diet. 
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