Dr Oz October 8 2012
Dr Oz October 8 2012 focused on the risks associated with artificial sweeteners and butter substitutes. You may think you’re making healthy choices, but could you be at risk for deadly diseases or surprise health problems? Find out what you missed from this episode.
Dr Oz: Artificial Sweetener Dangers

Dr Oz October 8 2012 included a look at how Artificial Sweeteners and Artificial Butter Flavor (Diacetyl) affect health and healthy alternatives like Stevia, Raw Buckwheat Honey and Plant Sterols.
Artificial Sweeteners are found in everything from soda and coffee to snacks and sweets. But medical research finds they are linked to Metabolic Syndrome. Could they be causing cancer as well?
Dr Oz: Artificial Sweeteners Risks – Metabolic Syndrome & Cancer Even!
Dr Oz: ITOL Artificial Sweetener Ingredients
Dr Oz talked about how to find out whether the foods and beverages you consume contain artificial sweeteners, and the digestive problems they could cause within your body.
Dr Oz: Sorbitol, Xylitol, Mannitol & Maltitol Artificial Sweeteners
Dr Oz: Sugar Substitutes Cause Bladder Damage?
Are you going to the bathroom too much? The reason could be in your coffee or soda. Find out how these artificial products could lead to bladder damage and explain why you feel like you always have to go.
Dr Oz: Artificial Sweeteners & Sugar Substitutes Cause Bladder Damage?
Dr Oz Stevia & Raw Buckwheat Honey on the 3 R’s Plan
What can you do to break the addiction to artificial sweeteners? Dr Oz and a dietitian reviewed some natural alternatives, such as Stevia and Buckwheat Honey. He also outlined the 3 Rs that can help you get your habit under control.
Dr Oz Stevia Plant Leaf Extract & Raw Buckwheat Honey: 3 R’s Diet Plan
Dr Oz: Diacetyl in Artificial Butter Flavor Causes Alzheimers Disease
Diacetyl, the artificial butter chemical, has been making headlines. Is it causing Alzheimer’s Disease in humans? Research is ongoing, but there are concerns about how these synthetic chemicals affect our brains. See what Oz recommends.
Dr Oz: Diacetyl in Artificial Butter Flavor Causes Alzheimers Disease
Dr Oz: Plant Sterols vs Diacetyl Artificial Butter Flavor
Dr Oz shared some ideas for ridding your pantry of foods containing Diacetyl. It’s not as easy as you think! Plus, check out the butter alternatives he recommended instead of sprays and flavorings.
Dr Oz: Diacetyl Free Foods vs Plant Sterols vs Artificial Flavor
Dr Oz In Case You Missed it: October 8 2012
Here are all the segments from this show.
- Dr Oz: Artificial Sweeteners Risks – Metabolic Syndrome & Cancer Even!
- Dr Oz: Sorbitol, Xylitol, Mannitol & Maltitol Artificial Sweeteners
- Dr Oz: Artificial Sweeteners & Sugar Substitutes Cause Bladder Damage?
- Dr Oz Stevia Plant Leaf Extract & Raw Buckwheat Honey: 3 R’s Diet Plan
- Dr Oz: Diacetyl in Artificial Butter Flavor Causes Alzheimers Disease
- Dr Oz: Diacetyl Free Foods vs Plant Sterols vs Artificial Flavor
One Asks says
Seems to me that Stevia will cause the same problems with Metabolic Syndrome as other non-calorie sweeteners