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Aspartame Guide
Aspartame is a controversial ingredient
Non-authoritative sources argue that conflicts of interest marred the FDA's approval of aspartame and suggest that numerous health risks may be associated with aspartame. Aspartame has been approved for use in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and the EU. Persons with phenylketonuria should avoid aspartame due to their inability to metabolize phenylalanine.
This ingredient is the subject of current debate as to whether it might have adverse effects. Because the evidence of hazard is inconclusive, this ingredient does not contribute to product scores.
Aspartame is found in...
- Lubricant/Spermicide (9)
- Breath Fresheners (9)
- Lip Gloss (7)
- Concealer (7)
- Body Firming Lotion (2)
- Teeth Whitening (2)
- Internal Analgesic (1)
- Feminine Moisturizer (1)
- Mouthwash (1)
- Oral Care (General) (1)
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From Wikipedia
Aspartame (or APM) (pronounced /ˈæspərteɪm/ or /əˈspɑrteɪm/) is the name for an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in many foods and beverages. In the European Union, it is known under the E number (additive code) E951. Aspartame is the methyl ester of a phenylalanine/aspartic acid dipeptide.
Aspartame was first synthesized in 1965. Its use in food products was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 1980. Because its breakdown products include phenylalanine, aspartame is among the many substances that must be avoided by people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic condition.
The most recent medical review on the subject concluded that "the weight of existing scientific evidence indicates that aspartame is safe at current levels of consumption as a non-nutritive sweetener".[3]
The safety of aspartame has been the subject of several political and medical controversies, Congressional Hearings and internet hoaxes since its initial approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974....
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