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The artificial sweetener aspartame has been the subject of several controversies since its initial approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974. The FDA approval of aspartame was highly contested, beginning with suspicions of its involvement in brain cancer, [1] alleging that the quality of the initial research supporting its safety was inadequate and flawed, and that ...
A 2018 study published in the journal Molecules found that artificial sweeteners aspartame, sucralose and saccharin may disrupt microbial gut balance (the balance of good and bad bacteria in your ...
A new report released by the World Health Organization details whether aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in soft drinks, is linked to cancer risk.
Multiple reviews have found no link between artificial sweeteners and the risk of cancer. [46] [60] [61] [62] FDA scientists have reviewed scientific data regarding the safety of aspartame and different sweeteners in food, concluding that they are safe for the general population under common intake conditions. [63]
Aspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. [4] 200 times sweeter than sucrose, it is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide with brand names NutraSweet, Equal, and Canderel. [4]
WHO researchers announced that the artificial sweetener aspartame — an ingredient in more than 5,000 products — was “possibly carcinogenic to humans.”
Some research suggests that artificial sweeteners might affect insulin response and metabolism, potentially leading to weight gain [30] According to the World Health Organization, aspartame, a sweetener found in diet drinks and other food items, may be a potential cancer-causing agent. However, it is still considered safe to consume in ...