The push to create a wireless future is not unlike the spectacular increase in "diet" products now available. A wireless network is cheaper to build than a wired one, but the results are not equal. Similarly, making diet "foods" is less expensive for producers, even though they are sold for the same price as their regular counterparts.
For example, here are two different juices, made by the same company which sell for the same price.
Comparing these two labels, it's pretty obvious that the light is a rip off. You're paying the same price for a bottle that's half watered down, with a dash of Acesulfame Potassium and Sucralose to make up for lack of real juice.
From sweetpoison.com:
Acesulfame K
Acesulfame Potassium (K) was approved for use by the FDA as a safe artificial sweetener in July, l988. It is a derivative of acetoacetic acid. Unfortunately, several potential problems associated with the use of acesulfame have been raised. They are based largely on animal studies since testing on humans remains limited. The findings showed the following:
Acesulfame K stimulates insulin secretion in a dose dependent fashion thereby possibly aggravating reactive hypoglycemia ("low blood sugar attacks").
Acesulfame K apparently produced lung tumors, breast tumors, rare types of tumors of other organs (such as the thymus gland), several forms of leukemia and chronic respiratory disease in several rodent studies, even when less than maximum doses were given. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, it was petitioned on August 29, l988 for a stay of approval by the FDA because of "significant doubt" about its safety.
Dr. H.J. Roberts, Aspartame (NutraSweet) Is It Safe?, Charles Press, page 283/84.
Sucralose
Splenda, also known as sucralose, is an artificial sweetener, which is a chlorinated sucrose derivative. Facts about this artificial chemical are as follows:
Pre-Approval Research
Pre-approval research showed that sucralose caused shrunken thymus glands (up to 40% shrinkage) and enlarged liver and kidneys.
Recent Research
A possible problem with caecal enlargement and renal mineralization has been seen in post approval animal research.
Sucralose Breaks Down
Despite the manufacturer's mis-statements, sucralose does break down into small amounts of 1,6-dichlorofructose, a chemical which has not been adequtely tested in humans. More importantly, sucralose must break down in the digestive system. If it didn't break down and react at all (as the manufacturer claims), it would not chemically-react on the tongue to provide a sweet taste. The truth is that sucralose does break down to some extent in the digestive system.
Independent, Long-Term Human Research
None. Manufacturer's "100's of studies" (some of which show hazards) were clearly inadequate and do not demonstrate safety in long-term use.
Chlorinated Pesticides
The manufacturer claims that the chlorine added to sucralose is similar to the chlorine atom in the salt (NaCl) molecule. That is not the case. Sucralose may be more like ingesting tiny amounts of chlorinated pesticides, but we will never know without long-term, independent human research.
Conclusion
While it is unlikely that sucralose is as toxic as the poisoning people are experiencing from Monsanato's aspartame, it is clear from the hazards seen in pre-approval research and from its chemical structure that years or decades of use may contribute to serious chronic immunological or neurological disorders.
It is very important that people who have any interest in their health stay aware from the highly toxic sweetener aspartame and other questionable sweeteners such as sucralose (Splenda), and acesulfame-k (Sunette, Sweet & Safe, Sweet One).
Compare this to the wireless industry that aggressively markets their wares with claims that they are just as fast and reliable as landline networks. You might be able to get 20Mbps speeds on a brand new 4G or WiMax network, but as more customers are added, performance drops. When it rains, snows, or leaves emerge to block your microwave signal, your reliability is less than optimal. Then there's the difference in electromagnetic exposure levels. Using a cell phone or wireless modem inside a building or car creates an obscenely high RF field that damages your body parts, whether you can feel it or not.
Your utility, phone company and internet service provider have one thing in mind: profits.
Become a Smarter Consumer and don't buy the hype.
Read your labels and measure your fields.
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