Is Aspartame Safe for You? - WebMD
WEBFeb 23, 2024 · 7 min read. What Is Aspartame? Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener, a substance that tastes sweet but doesn't contain natural sugars and is much lower in calories than sugar. This is...
Aspartame - Wikipedia
WEBAspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose and is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. It is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide with brand names NutraSweet, Equal, and Canderel.
The Truth About Aspartame Side Effects - Healthline
WEBFeb 9, 2023 · What is it? Approvals. Sources. Side effects. Natural alternatives. Outlook. Aspartame is a non-nutritive sweetener (NNS). It has not been conclusively linked with any serious side effects or...
Is aspartame bad for you? Side effects and health risks
WEBDec 22, 2023 · Summary. It is not clear if aspartame helps people lose weight, as it may also increase appetite and affect a person’s metabolism. Aspartame may also have other negative health effects and be...
Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 10, 2023 · Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal). Neotame (Newtame). Saccharin (Sweet'N Low). Sucralose (Splenda). Luo han guo (Monk Fruit in the Raw). Purified stevia leaf extracts (Truvia, PureVia, others). Other countries, such as those in the European Union, have more sugar substitute options than does the United States.
Aspartame hazard and risk assessment results released
WEBJul 14, 2023 · Assessments of the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame are released today by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
Aspartame and Cancer Risk | American Cancer Society
WEBIARC classifies aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B), based on limited evidence it might cause cancer (specifically liver cancer) in people. IARC also notes there is limited evidence for cancer in lab animals and limited evidence related to possible mechanisms for it causing cancer.
Aspartame, cancer and other health risks: What you need to know …
WEBJul 14, 2023 · Aspartame is a non-nutritive sweetener, meaning it contains an extremely tiny or zero amount of carbohydrates and doesn’t provide the body with energy — or calories — as sugar does. However,...
Aspartame and Cancer: What to Know About the WHO’s Advice
WEBJul 13, 2023 · The new classification for aspartame is based on limited evidence that has linked the artificial sweetener to liver cancer in humans. There is inadequate evidence to show that it can cause other...
Aspartame: Uses, Facts, Risks - Health
WEBJul 26, 2023 · Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that’s approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It contains just four calories per gram and is commonly used in diet drinks and low-calorie foods. Many...
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