Aspartame controversy
Aspartame has been the subject of controversy regarding its safety and the circumstances of its approval by the American FDA and European FSA. Aspartic acid, into which aspartame is metabolized, is a known NMDA receptor agonist. Aspartame itself has been shown to have antinociceptive properties through affecting NMDA receptors in mice. Some studies have also recommended further investigation into possible connections between aspartame and negative effects such as headaches, brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma. These findings, combined with possible conflicts of interest involving HHS employees in the approval process, have engendered vocal activism regarding the possible risks of aspartame.
Aspartame (E951)
is an artificial sweetener, present in over 6000 products. The food industry says it helps you to lose weight, but why is obesity then becoming an ever increasing problem?
Brand names for aspartame:
NutraSweet, Equal, NatraTaste, Canderel, Spoonful, Equal-Measure, etc.
It can be found in products with any of the following labels: Sugarfree, Light, Diet, Zero (Coke, Sprite & Fanta),Pepsi Max, Low-Calorie, No Sugar Added, etc.
Aspartame is a very sweet chemical, responsible for a host of health problems, including brain diseases, migraines and psychological ailments.
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