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Becky · 09-17-2007, 03:53 AM

Splenda is table sugar in which 3 of the hydroxyl groups (OH groups) have been replaced by chlorine. Because the body does not recognize this molecule as food, it passes out unchanged and unused (hence, no calories).
Splenda hasn't really been around long enough for its safety to be completely studied - but in answer to your question, it is not estrogenic.

Many fruits, vegetables and grains contain some phytoestrogens. Those that have the very largest amounts include soy and flax (the seed and not the oil).

09-17-2007, 03:53 AM	#4
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Splenda is table sugar in which 3 of the hydroxyl groups (OH groups) have been replaced by chlorine. Because the body does not recognize this molecule as food, it passes out unchanged and unused (hence, no calories). Splenda hasn't really been around long enough for its safety to be completely studied - but in answer to your question, it is not estrogenic. Many fruits, vegetables and grains contain some phytoestrogens. Those that have the very largest amounts include soy and flax (the seed and not the oil). __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"