NutraSweet, Equal - Aspartame Dangers
Are You Killing Yourself Slowly With Diet Drinks...
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Diet drinks are one of the biggest revenue producers for food companies on this planet. And you cannot have diets colas without a sweetener. And they mainly chose aspartame (since Saccharin was almost banned in 1977). The diet industry is a multibillion dollar business, with lot of power and money involved - so no wonder if this is the first time you have heard any of this. Aspartame has actually been seen to contribute to the weight problem, even though it is used in diet colas and waters and... Although it does not cause overweight issues in the same way that sugar does, it causes it by introducing very harmful toxins to the body. Excess toxins are often stored in the body in fat, and this is what contributes to the excess weight issues. There are millions of people drinking diets pop every day today, and that still has not put a dent in their weight problem. Aspartame is the name for the artificial, non-carbohydrate sweetener, aspartyl-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester; i.e. the methyl ester of the dipeptide of the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It is marketed under a number of trademark names, such as NutraSweet, Equal, and Canderel and is an ingredient of approximately 5,000 to 9,000 consumer foods and beverages sold worldwide. It is commonly used in diet soft drinks and is often provided as a table condiment (replacement for sugar). However, aspartame is unsuitable for baking because it breaks down in the presence of heat (more on this later). Aspartame is actually composed of the ingredients a methyl ester, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine. Now listen to how dangerous these three ingredients are. Once it gets into the body, methanol is always converted to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is that chemical that you find in laboratories that is used to embalm and preserve dead bodies. Nice, huh. According to HolisticMed, of the 90 non-industry-sponsored studies, 83 (92%) identified one or more problems with aspartame. Of the 7 studies which did not find a problems, 6 of those studies were conducted by the FDA. Given that a number of FDA officials went to work for the aspartame industry immediately following approval (including the former FDA Commissioner), many consider these studies to be equivalent to industry-sponsored research. Ralph Walton, MD, Chairman, The Center for Behavioral Medicine showed that the only studies which didn't find problems with aspartame where those funded by the manufacturer (Monsanto). The following facts are shown by recent scientific research:
"It is concluded that aspartame consumption may constitute a hazard because of its contribution to the formation of formaldehyde adducts." [Life Sci., Vol. 63, No. 5, pp. 337+, 1998] Formaldehyde is a deadly neurotoxin. An EPA assessment of methanol states that methanol "is considered a cumulative poison due to the low rate of excretion once it is absorbed. In the body, methanol is oxidized to formaldehyde and formic acid; both of these metabolites are toxic." The recommend a limit of consumption of 7.8 mg/day. A one-liter (approx. 1 quart) aspartame-sweetened beverage contains about 56 mg of methanol. Heavy users of aspartame-containing products consume as much as 250 mg of methanol daily or 32 times the EPA limit. According to Ecologist Magazine (9/2005), once upon a time, aspartame was listed by the Pentagon as a biochemical warfare agent. So, why is it allowed in our food and drinks today? Arthur Hull Hayes was the FDA commissioner who eventually approved aspartame. Hayes left the FDA in 1983 under fire for accepting corporate gifts, and joined Searle's public relations firm as senior medical advisor. Searle was the maker of aspartame at the time, and was bought out by Monsanto. And, what about that 'unsuitable for baking'? Aspartame breaks down at 86 degrees Fahrenheit - it turns into formaldehyde if you bake it - nice stuff. Research has shown that the formaldehyde that is converted from aspartame accumulates in a person's cells. It also damages the liver, hardens fluids in the joints and causes joint pains after prolonged use, damages the liver, damages the DNA, damages the cardiac system, damages the immune system, causes irregular heartbeat, and causes chronic fatigue. Quite often, it also results in Lou Gehrig's disease. The reason it does so is the extensive damage that it does to the central nervous system. Aspartame is also banned by major airlines for use by its pilots. Many major airlines do not allow their pilots to consume products that contain aspartame because it increases the risk of memory loss, vertigo, dizziness, and so on. Don't you find it strange that airlines will not allow their pilots to take it yet it is distributed to millions of consumers worldwide? Completely stop ingesting aspartame. Even a small amount is a slow poison. Check the labels carefully for the word "aspartame." Please be aware that aspartame can be hidden in gum, candy, over-the-counter medications (under "inactive ingredients"), prescription medications (check with the pharmacist), sugar-containing foods, soups, supplements, and many other items. So, please read the label. It often takes at least sixty days without any aspartame or nutrasweet to see a significant improvement. Improvement in health is also often accompanied by weight loss - ironic, isn't it.
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We urge you to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to your personal questions about Aspartame health risks.
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