Does saccharin cause cancer?

Questions about artificial sweeteners and cancer arose when early studies showed that cyclamate in combination with saccharin caused bladder cancer in laboratory animals. However, results from subsequent carcinogenicity studies (studies that examine whether a substance can cause cancer) of these sweeteners have not provided clear evidence of an association with cancer in humans. read more

Not likely. Saccharin is not likely to cause cancer in the amount commonly used by humans. You may wish to consider other sugar substitutes, like equal, splenda and stevia. read more

I know I am recommending an “artificial sweetener” most people think causes cancer, but saccharin is the safest of the “traditional” artificial choices and is actually one of the safest alternative sweeteners to use (if you insist on tearing open a colored packet, that is). read more