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Whats worse for our health? regular sugar or sugar sweetners? i know both are bad..but was wondering which one if used in moderation or least is worse

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Natural Sugar: Natural sugar over artificial sweetners is overall better for you and will provide a better quality of life, and will never trigger a migraine headache.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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