Gut Problems? Not Splendid. · Fit 'n Healthy Forever

Rheece Hartte

Oct 30 (edited) • Give Advice

Gut Problems? Not Splendid.

One day we decide we want to stay away from real sugar calories and opt in for "Sugar- Free" alternatives.

Sucralose (found in Splenda® and many “sugar-free” products) is made by adding chlorine to real sugar.

That chlorine changes how your body sees it.

Your body doesn’t recognize it as food.
So it passes through your digestive system mostly unchanged
And ends up in your gut microbiome where the real trouble starts

Here’s what studies show happens -

Reduces good gut bacteria that help keep metabolism, hormones, and digestion running smoothly.
Weakens gut lining which can contribute to bloating and inflammation.
Can trigger insulin spikes even without calories (making belly fat harder to lose).
Acts kind of like an antibiotic, wiping out healthy bacteria and allowing harmful ones to grow.

FitnHealthy Forever Tip - Sucralose may seem like a “free pass” sweetener, but it can slow metabolism, increase cravings, and disrupt hormones and that's the last things we want when working to release weight over 40.

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