Aspartame Information Page
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What is the concern about Aspartame?
Is there any treatment?
Is there Research Being Done?
What is the concern about Aspartame?
Over the past three decades, questions have been asked about the safety of the artificial sweetener aspartame, specifically, whether aspartame is a neurotoxin. A neurotoxin is a substance that adversely affects the nervous system. The United States of America Food and Drug Administration has issued statements declaring that aspartame does not pose a threat to the general population. Still, some people may be sensitive to aspartame and may experience headache or fatigue. Pregnant women are advised to ingest only moderate amounts of aspartame, and persons with phenylketonuria (a rare, inherited metabolic disease) should not ingest any.
Is there any treatment?
There is no standard treatment for side effects associated with aspartame use. People who have experienced side effects from the sweetener should abstain from products containing it.
Is there Research Being Done?
Researchers are investigating whether aspartame has any adverse effects on health. They are also exploring the effects of other additives and contaminants on health and well-being.
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