There have been many debates whether aspartame is safe to consume. This study has shown that it isn’t (safe) and can even increase your risk of getting certain cancer.
Source: The Dangers of Aspartame Have Been Revealed | Health – BabaMail
The results of this new study showed that one 12-fl oz. can of diet soda a day leads to:
- 42% higher leukemia risk in men and women.
- 102% higher multiple myeloma risk in men only.
- 31% non-Hodgkin lymphoma risk in men only.
(…) Diet soda is the leading dietary source of aspartame in the US. Every year, Americans consume 5,250 tons of aspartame in total, and 4,500 tons of this is from diet sodas.
Nowadays, aspartame can be found in over 6,000 products, more frequently in diet and sugar-free foods.
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Below are some shocking examples:
- Chewing gum
- Laxatives
- Yogurt
- Coffee
- Breath mints
- Pasteurized milk
- Over-the-counter drugs
Please read the full article and share. -keith