Aspartame is not that bad?
4 hours ago
- #aspartame
- #food safety
- #nutrition
- Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose and is extensively studied.
- After consumption, aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine (50%), aspartic acid (40%), and methanol (10%), which are normal dietary components.
- Phenylalanine and aspartic acid are amino acids found in many foods; methanol is naturally present in fruits and vegetables.
- Regulatory bodies like FDA, EFSA, and Health Canada have reviewed evidence and deem aspartame safe at recommended intake levels.
- Scientific reviews and consensus indicate no significant health risks from aspartame when consumed within established limits.
- Concerns about aspartame often involve isolated demands for rigor compared to other dietary risks like sugar or alcohol.