Aspartame is an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages.
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Does the artificial sweetener aspartame cause cancer?
I've often heard that the artificial sweetener aspartame causes cancer.
Is it true?
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Did Nutrasweet industries pay for 100% of the research showing aspartame is safe?
After seeing this reddit post, and reading this article are the claims they made true?
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[Today I learnt] 100% of the studies (n=74) concluding aspartame to be safe for consumption are funded by the Nutrasweet® industry, while 92%…
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Does aspartame "eat" holes in your cellular membranes
My well-meaning mom keeps sending me stuff like this:
Aspartame has been found to “eat” tiny holes in our cellular membrane.
When this happens, things like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), cancer, mood
disorders and many other serious issues will show…
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Is aspartame a mind control drug?
In casual conversation about a popular fizzy soft drink, one of my colleagues said "You do know aspartame is a mind control drug, right?"
So I searched for "aspartame mind control drug" and found this article:
Aspartame as a Mind-Control Agent
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Does artificial sweetener consumption by women reduce IVF effectiveness?
A recent news story in the media picked up a meme that seems to be already common in "natural food" circles.
Diet fizzy drinks ‘could slash chances of getting pregnant during IVF’
The study concluded: “Patients should be advised about the adverse…
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Is aspartame dangerous?
Possible Duplicate:
Does the artificial sweetener aspartame cause cancer?
According to WhileScienceSleeps:
The methanol contained in the diet soda produced in many countries of
the world is dangerous. It comes from the artificial sweetener
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