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Scientific Facts on the
Aspertame
artificial sweetener
Source document:
EC-SCF (2002)
Summary & Details:
GreenFacts (2004)

Aspertame is a non-caloric artificial sweetener used in many diet drinks and foods.
Although this artificial sweetener has been widely used for many years,
some allegations still fuel a debate on possible side effects.
Does aspertame really pose health risks?
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4.7 Can the aspertame sweetener cause other side effects?

Some individuals have attributed their allergic reactions to the aspertame sweetener. However, two studies on such individuals indicated that their allergies were no more likely to be caused by the aspertame sweetener than by placebo.

Other studies focusing on the effects of the aspertame sweetener on hunger and food intake, reported that the aspertame sweetener did not cause an increase in calorie consumption or body weight. Read the EC-SCF report about aspartame and other potential side effects...
 

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This study on the effects of the aspertame sweetener is a faithful summary
of the leading scientific consensus report produced in 2002
by the EC-SCF (European Commission Scientific Committee on Food):
"Update on the Safety of Aspartame". More...

Note that the proper spelling for Aspertame is Aspartame.