It is a methyl ester of the aspartic acidphenylalanine dipeptide with the trade names, nutrasweet, equal, and canderel. Pdf aspartame is very popular artificial sweetener with very low calorific value. In the current studies, the highest dietary concentration of 50,000 ppm was estimated to provide doses of between 6 and 10 g aspartame kg body weight per day throughout the studies with all three mouse models. An informative article on the dangers of aspartame nutrasweet by nancy markle at the world environmental conference, i nancy markle lectured on aspertame marketed as nutrasweet. From 10,000 consumer complaints, the fda compiled a list of 92 symptoms reported from aspartame. In a recent study published in the canadian medical association journal, researchers found that potential side effects of aspartame are longterm weight gain and increased risk of obesity, as well as increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. This artificial sweetener has found its way into more than 6,000 products including carbonated and powdered soft drinks, chewing gum, confections, gelatins, dessert mixes, puddings and fillings, frozen desserts, yogurt, tabletop sweeteners, and some pharmaceuticals such as vitamins and sugarfree cough drops. Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names nutrasweet, equal, spoonful, and equalmeasure. It is controversial and has a range of purported side effects, although.
Aspartic acid is produced by the body, while phenylalanine is an amino acid that can be taken from food. Isnt there phenylalanine and laspartic acid in all proteins that we eat everyday. Whether you have diabetes or youre trying to lessen your sugar intake, chances are youve already replaced table sugar sucrose with an artificial sweetener called aspartame. Scientific opinion on aspartame efsa explains the safety of aspartame all food additives authorised in the european union eu undergo a thorough safety assessment.
So, is it just a storm in a teacup and does aspartame, truly live up to its sweetness. Aspartame was first made in 1965 and approved for use in food products by the u. Aspartame is made from aspartic acid and the methyl ester form of phenylalanine. Few food additives have been studied with such scrutiny or with more controversy than that of aspartame. Depending on who you listen to, aspartame is either a safe aid to weight loss and diabetes control or it is evil. Aspartame and its effects on health pubmed central pmc. Skeptic reading room aspartame safe sweetener or perilous. Pdf on nov 1, 2004, michael e j lean and others published aspartame and. Now lets look at some of the negative studies concerning aspartame. A dna which codes for a large stable peptide comprised of the repeating amino acid sequence aspphen is inserted into a cloning vehicle which in turn is introduced into a suitable host microorganism. Pdf artificial sweeteners aspartame, saccharin were tested using the limit concentration 100 mgl or 100 mg kg. The artificial sweetener aspartame, a dipeptide with the formula asppheme, is produced using a cloned microorganism. Many opponents claim it causes side effects and health problems. Some of the concerns about cancer stem from the results of studies in rats published by a group of italian researchers, which suggested aspartame might increase the risk of some bloodrelated cancers leukemias and lymphomas.
Briffa thinks that aspartame metabolism produces methanol toxicity. The aim of this study was to discuss the direct and indirect cellular effects of aspartame on the brain, and we propose that excessive aspartame ingestion. In the aqueous form, stability is greatest at a ph of 4. Edward group i previously discussed a company that launched an anti aspartame campaign in new zealand, and ever since, ive been sent tons of questions concerning the various dangers of aspartame. Aspartame is a blend of the amino acid aspartic acid and a form of. Monsanto, the creator of aspartame the largest g m food company knows all about the dangers, they fund the american diabetics association, congress, and the conference of the american college of physicians. In the dry form, stability depends mainly on temperature, and stability decreases at temperatures 80 o c. Aspartame is said to taste about 200 times sweeter than sugar, which means little needs to be added to products. The dangers of artificial sweeteners in beverages and healthier beverage alternatives. For example, some say that it might cause the annoying ring or buzz in the ear that.
Scientific opinion on the reevaluation of aspartame european. In this article ill be explaining why, unless youre a rat, you dont have to worry about consuming aspartame. Aspartame, known to the public as nutrasweet, equal, and spoonful, has been the subject of controversy since it first became an ingredient in food products in 1981. Aspartame has been approved in more than 90 countries and is widely used throughout eastern and western europe, the usa, canada, south america, australia, and japan. Aspartame side effects are mostly neurological, but can affect any part of the body. Pku disease failed to show effects of aspartame on behaviour, mood or learning. The components of aspartame can lead to a number of health problems, as you have read.
Aspartame is a popular artificial sweetener used to replace sugar in a number of foods and drinksnotably, diet drinks. While aspartame remains a popular artificial sweetener, it continues to be controversial. Dangers of aspartame are you sick from aspartame and dont know it. The food additive aspartame is a sweetener used in many foods and drinks. Healthy weight tool kit visit for exercise and calorie calculators. If the same product is an artificial sweetener, would you assume it helps control your weight. I think it is a business decision to discreditdiscount the research results that aspartame does cause cancer, major nerve disorders, birth defects, and brain imbalances. Aspartame is, by far, the most dangerous substance on the. Parallel to the charges that high aspartame intake damages the eyes are the allegations about its negative effects on hearing. Aspartame, the dieters favorite, has always sparked controversy about its socalled negative side effects.
The host microorganism is cultured and the large peptide containing the. Aspartame is a noncaloric artificial sweetener, which is 200 times sweeter than sucrose. Aspartame poisoning results because aspartame is made from three known poisons, phenylalanine, laspartic acid and methanol. Proponents of diet drinks claim that no adverse effects have been proven and that aspartame laced products contribute to weight loss. The european population of 375 million consumes about 2000 tonnes annually of aspartame nutrasweet, canderel an artificial sweetener, which contains two amino acidsaspartic acid and phenylalanine. Think about it can you imagine the chaos that will occur when the truth of aspartame dangers is accredited. Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener among a variety of foods. Scientific opinion on aspartame european food safety. Millions of people use aspartame, the artificial sweetener known as nutrasweet. Exaggerated claims about the harmful effects of aspartame. Aspartame is a common, fda approved, artificial sweetener sugar substitute used in many lowcalorie food and beverages. But there have been health concerns about aspartame for. No matter how much of a headache no pun intended it is to go through withdrawal, it will be worth it.
In 1985, americans used 800 million pounds of aspartame, with an average intake of 5. Find patient medical information for aspartame bulk on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. This is why pku sufferers must check food and drink contents for aspartame. Aspartame is a nonsaccharine artificial sweetener currently used in over 6,000 diet and low calorie food products.
Aspartame can be stored in a dry or an aqueous form. If a product is approved by the food and drug administration fda and composed of natural ingredients, would you assume it is safe to consume. Its been met with a lot of controversy over its safety. Aspartame side effects and dangers healthy holistic living. Since january 2002, the european food safety authority efsa has provided independent scientific advice and communication on risks associated with the food chain.
Here is the argument against aspartame from various sources around the web. Direct and indirect cellular effects of aspartame on the brain nature. Please read the counter point comments from readers at the end of the article. Upon digestion, aspartame is completely broken down into its components the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine, and methanol which are then absorbed into the blood. Out of all the complaints that the fda receives every single year, aspartame side effects comprise about 85 percent of consumer complaints. Rumors and concerns about aspartame causing a number of health problems, including cancer, have been around for many years. The safety of aspartame usurj university of saskatchewan. Potential carcinogenic risks of aspartame springerlink. Aspartame is an intense artificial sweetener with a sweet test approximately 200 times that of sucrose. The epub format uses ebook readers, which have several ease of reading features already. This sugar substitute, the notsosweet additive for many, has gone under the scanner on several occasions for allegedly doing more harm than good. It was discovered by accident in 1965 when james schlatter, a chemist of.
Aspartame seems to have no different effect on hunger and satiety than sugar, except that it results in a significant decrease in caloric intake. What you need to know last week, pepsi announced they were removing the artificial sweetener aspartame from diet pepsi, but there have been health concerns about aspartame. Side effects can occur gradually, can be immediate, or can be acute reactions. Aspartame is, by far, the most dangerous substance on the market that is added to foods. This paper will highlight the limited extent to which the ans panels risk assessment of the artificial sweetener aspartame was in practice. It is controversial and has a range of purported side effects, although many regulatory agencies, including the u. The epub format uses ebook readers, which have several ease of reading. This pdf document is the level 2 of a greenfacts digest.
Aspartame is safe and approved for people with diabetes, pregnant and nursing women, and children. Direct and indirect cellular effects of aspartame on the. The european population of 375 million consumes about 2000 tonnes annually of aspartame nutrasweet, canderel an artificial sweetener, which contains two. Aspartame is one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners in. They may have these products in limited amounts providing they are careful not to exceed their limits. It is a compound of two amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Aspartame is a manmade sweetener with almost no calories that is used in place of sugar. There are 92 documented symptoms of aspartame, from coma to death. Aspartame makes you crave carbohydrates, and stores in the fatty tissue, so even though it is used as a diet aid, it actually makes you fat. People who are absolutely convinced they get adverse effects from aspartame have been proven wrong. Aspartame is one of the most thoroughly tested food ingredients.
A stunning fda docket a pdf download shows the known effects of aspartame. Pdf aspartame and its effects on health researchgate. This was understood for quite some time, yet marketing pushed onward anyway. The effects of aspartame have been studied on various species, including humans, rats, mice and rabbits. Substituting aspartame for sugar or other caloriecontaining sweeteners allows people to indulge sweet cravings while consuming fewer calories. Aspartame, which is in things like diet soda, breath mints, gum and baby food, causes brain disorders, including cancer. Aspartame is an artificial nonsaccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose, and is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. The are a very large and growing number of persons who are experiencing chronic health problems similar to the side effects of chronic methanol poisoning when ingesting aspartame containing products for a significant length of time.
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