Aspartame is an artificial sweetener. You will find aspartame in packaged products labelled zero sugar, diet, low calorie and sugar-free.
Aspartame was discovered in 1965 by a worker employed by a company later purchased by Monsanto by accident when he was testing for another drug and when it tasted he found it to be sweet. Early 80s aspartame was approved for use in carbonated beverages.
Nutrasweet and equal are the brand name for aspartame and they are found in stores.
Aspartame is an odourless white powder that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used to reduce the number of calories in products and it is cheaper. Aspartame is a popular choice over sugar because it doesn’t contribute to tooth decade and cavities
There are so many studies and so many debates over the safety of aspartame. Research states there is a connection to memory loss, learning impairment, seizures, headaches, hyperactivity, asthma, weight gain, mood changes ( Ha it sounds like moon but it's mood....) , breathing difficulties, depression, cancer and brain tumours. The manufacturers of aspartame and the FDA say that the adverse symptoms reported regarding aspartame are inconclusive as their lab studies don’t confirm this Something to note is that 100% of the studies that are industry-funded deem aspartame safe and 92% of the independent studies show the above side effects.
When looking at a sugar-free diet always flip over and see if 951 or 950 is listed. 950 has similar side effects to 951
Something to consider when reducing your sugar intake is to always read the packet
