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NutraSweet Linked to Leukemia and Lymphoma
NutraSweet Linked to Leukemia and Lymphoma
Source: Natural News Author: Melanie Grimes
Research has shown a connection between lymphoma, leukemia, and aspartame as far back as
2005. The FDA approved this synthetic sweetener for use in 1981. Currently used in over six
thousand products, aspartame is sold under many different brand names, including NutraSweet,
Equal Measure, and Spoonful. It can be found in soda, desserts, yogurt, and even in chewable
vitamins.
In the first year after its approval, the FDA received over 600 consumer complaints about health
issues. Migraine headaches and dizziness, insomnia, joint pain, memory loss, hives, rash, abdominal
cramping, hallucinations, seizures and even deaths were reported related to aspartame
consumption. The FDA contacted the Center for Disease Control who did not find any consistent
issues. Recently, in the spring of 2009, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) also concluded
that aspartame showed no carcinogenic potential at the allowable daily intake (ADI) of 40/mg/kg.
Over 900 studies have been published on aspartame, including one in May 2009 in the Journal of
the National Cancer Institute. This recent article investigated the link between formaldehyde and
lymph cancer. A study in 2007 on rats showed that aspartame ingestion caused formaldehyde
buildup to such a degree that the rat's skin became yellow.
Since 1987, formaldehyde has been listed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a
probable human carcinogen. Used as an embalming agent, formaldehyde has been indicated in birth
defects, and in environmental allergies. It has been shown to cause both lymphoma and leukemia in
lab rats and in humans. It is known that aspartame turns into formaldehyde in the body, but it has
been thought that this formaldehyde was then being eliminated quickly. However, a study in 1998
demonstrated that dietary aspartame binds to tissues in protein. It was found in liver, kidney, and
blood. The report suggested that the buildup of aspartame was cumulative; that is, it continues to
build up without being excreted, causing more damage over time. This report concluded that
"aspartame consumption may constitute a hazard because of its contribution to the formation of
formaldehyde adducts."
Based on these findings, it is wise to avoid aspartame and artificial sweeteners. Even sugar is a
better alternative than the substitute. Drink regular sodas instead of diet, or even better, diet soft
drinks can be replaced with club soda mixed with a few ounces of fruit juice. Use honey or molasses
to sweeten foods and to bake. Though aspartame has government safety approval, the facts and the
studies suggest that avoiding aspartame is good for your health.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/...
http://dorway.com/dorwblog/?p=1943
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/e...
About the author
Melanie Grimes is a writer, screenwriter, journal editor, and adjunct faculty member at Bastyr
University.She has written an eBook on natural treatments for the flu, available at her blog.
A trained homeopath, she also raises alpacas and is an avid spinner. She is the editor of the
homeopathic journal, Simillimum, has been a medical editor for 15 years, won awards as a
screenwriter, taught creative writing, founded the first Birkenstock store in the USA (www.mjfeet.com)
and authored medical textbooks.
Her ebook on Natural Remedies for the Flu is available at:
http://melanie-grimes.blogspot.com/...
Follow her blog at
http://melanie-grimes.blogspot.com/.
Source: Natural News Author: Melanie Grimes
Research has shown a connection between lymphoma, leukemia, and aspartame as far back as
2005. The FDA approved this synthetic sweetener for use in 1981. Currently used in over six
thousand products, aspartame is sold under many different brand names, including NutraSweet,
Equal Measure, and Spoonful. It can be found in soda, desserts, yogurt, and even in chewable
vitamins.
In the first year after its approval, the FDA received over 600 consumer complaints about health
issues. Migraine headaches and dizziness, insomnia, joint pain, memory loss, hives, rash, abdominal
cramping, hallucinations, seizures and even deaths were reported related to aspartame
consumption. The FDA contacted the Center for Disease Control who did not find any consistent
issues. Recently, in the spring of 2009, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) also concluded
that aspartame showed no carcinogenic potential at the allowable daily intake (ADI) of 40/mg/kg.
Over 900 studies have been published on aspartame, including one in May 2009 in the Journal of
the National Cancer Institute. This recent article investigated the link between formaldehyde and
lymph cancer. A study in 2007 on rats showed that aspartame ingestion caused formaldehyde
buildup to such a degree that the rat's skin became yellow.
Since 1987, formaldehyde has been listed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a
probable human carcinogen. Used as an embalming agent, formaldehyde has been indicated in birth
defects, and in environmental allergies. It has been shown to cause both lymphoma and leukemia in
lab rats and in humans. It is known that aspartame turns into formaldehyde in the body, but it has
been thought that this formaldehyde was then being eliminated quickly. However, a study in 1998
demonstrated that dietary aspartame binds to tissues in protein. It was found in liver, kidney, and
blood. The report suggested that the buildup of aspartame was cumulative; that is, it continues to
build up without being excreted, causing more damage over time. This report concluded that
"aspartame consumption may constitute a hazard because of its contribution to the formation of
formaldehyde adducts."
Based on these findings, it is wise to avoid aspartame and artificial sweeteners. Even sugar is a
better alternative than the substitute. Drink regular sodas instead of diet, or even better, diet soft
drinks can be replaced with club soda mixed with a few ounces of fruit juice. Use honey or molasses
to sweeten foods and to bake. Though aspartame has government safety approval, the facts and the
studies suggest that avoiding aspartame is good for your health.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/...
http://dorway.com/dorwblog/?p=1943
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/e...
About the author
Melanie Grimes is a writer, screenwriter, journal editor, and adjunct faculty member at Bastyr
University.She has written an eBook on natural treatments for the flu, available at her blog.
A trained homeopath, she also raises alpacas and is an avid spinner. She is the editor of the
homeopathic journal, Simillimum, has been a medical editor for 15 years, won awards as a
screenwriter, taught creative writing, founded the first Birkenstock store in the USA (www.mjfeet.com)
and authored medical textbooks.
Her ebook on Natural Remedies for the Flu is available at:
http://melanie-grimes.blogspot.com/...
Follow her blog at
http://melanie-grimes.blogspot.com/.