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Is aspartame safe?

  • Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is about 200 times sweeter than sugar, allowing it to be a low-calorie alternative.
  • It does not affect appetite or insulin levels, aiding in calorie control and potential weight loss.
  • Aspartame breaks down into substances such as phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol, which are also found naturally in common foods like tomatoes and eggs, at much higher concentrations than in aspartame-containing products.
  • Aspartame is safe according to over 90 global organizations, including the FDA and WHO, provided it's consumed within the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 40-50 mg/kg body weight.
  • Consuming aspartame well below the ADI has been shown to be harmless with extensive research supporting no links to cancer or other health issues.
  • Some individuals report sensitivity to aspartame, experiencing symptoms like headaches, but studies suggest this may be a nocebo effect where symptoms are self-induced due to negative beliefs.
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