What are your views of Aspartame? Is it addictive? Is it just a necessary evil?

Well maybe aspartame is not that bad. I say that because it is one of the most studied substances we ingest. I am always more worried about the substances we eat and do not know much about because there is not a controversy about them.

We surely ingest a great number of substances. Here is a list of food additives used here in Europe: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_numberMany scientific studies have proven aspartame safe for human consumption and it is widely used around the world. However, artificial sweetners are not really that necessary.

I mean unless you have diabetes or severely overweight, you can just balance your diet in such a way as to include sugar in moderate amounts. Insead of drinking diet cola one could very well drink tea(there are varieties which are naturally sweet). As with all substances, I think moderate consumption won't cause any problems.

Thank each of you for your answers. You bring up some valid points stefancando, yet why is it not permitted for use in countries like the Philippines janethull.com/askdrhull/article.php?id= Great article zduckman. I will reference that in future writingsTamila I started drinking diet sodas when dxd=diagnosed with diabetes.

Recently discovering the ill health symptoms associated to aspartame I decided no more aspartame. It is a challenge. I have gone from 3-4 12 packs a week to 1 12oz can a day.

I discovered for me it is somewhat of an addictive substance - aspartame or diet soda? I do know that my goal with my health issues is I desire a zero point.

Aspartame is a poison. There is no need for it at all. It causes numerous health problems.

See my hub on Monsanto, there is a link to learn about the effects.

I really hate the taste of aspartame. It's never really affected me that much. I have to admit I seldom drink some in very low quantities.

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