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Does Sucralose Cause Yeast Infections ?

Can you get yeast infections from sucralose? I started using Splenda a year ago and have had recurring yeast infections every month for 11 months straight. We have ran every blood, vaginal, and std know to man. All of the results came back perfect. The only thing showing up was the yeast infections.
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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I have not heard of sucralose causing yeast infections, but different chemicals may cause various side effects in specific people, so I would not rule that out. I once had a patient who had seizures from aspartame, also hadn't heard about that. Her symptoms cleared up when she stopped the aspartame. The only way to know if the sucralose is causing the yeast infections is to stop taking it and see if it stops happening. The time course is very suggestive of sucralose being the cause. So I would stop taking it. Also check food labels to be sure you are not eating foods that might contain it (especially diet drinks). Hope this answers your query.
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Does Sucralose Cause Yeast Infections ?

I have not heard of sucralose causing yeast infections, but different chemicals may cause various side effects in specific people, so I would not rule that out. I once had a patient who had seizures from aspartame, also hadn t heard about that. Her symptoms cleared up when she stopped the aspartame. The only way to know if the sucralose is causing the yeast infections is to stop taking it and see if it stops happening. The time course is very suggestive of sucralose being the cause. So I would stop taking it. Also check food labels to be sure you are not eating foods that might contain it (especially diet drinks). Hope this answers your query.