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Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and gum could trigger heart brain damage

18 hours ago
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15398793/Artificial-sweetener-Diet-Coke-chewing-gum-trigger-heart-brain-damage-study-suggests.html
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  • Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, found in Diet Coke and chewing gum, may increase the risk of heart and brain damage.
  • A study on mice showed that high aspartame intake led to mild cardiac hypertrophy and cognitive decline.
  • Aspartame consumption reduced body fat in mice by 20%, but at the cost of heart and brain health.
  • Researchers suggest reassessing safety limits for aspartame due to potential organ function compromise.
  • The study found reduced heart output and altered neurobehavior in mice exposed to aspartame.
  • The International Sweeteners Association cautions against applying mouse study findings directly to humans.
  • Aspartame has been classified as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' by the WHO, but only at very high consumption levels.
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