how do people feel about aspartame?
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I can only have it in very limited quantities. If I have more than a few servings of aspartame I get a horrible headache. I first noticed this when I was on a crystal light kick. I would drink half a pitcher at work and I was constantly getting headaches. One co-worker pointed out to me that since I started drinking the crystal light, I was complaining of daily headaches. So I cut out the crystal light and headaches went away. I found I can have about three servings safely. Like a bit of gum, half a can of diet soda and a half cup of jell-o... beyond that I feel it. I tend to stick with stevia as much as possible as my first choice, sucralose as my second choice and lastly I'll pick a product with aspartame.0
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I have no concerns over aspartame for myself.
I have no concerns over other people using aspartame provided that they don't have any personal aversion to it and they don't have PKU (inability to metabolize phenylalanine).
It is so refreshing to read a post from someone who is not afraid of artificial sweeteners!
Granted, some people have allergies, illnesses or an intolerance to some of these sweeteners, but then I know people who can't ingest cantaloupe, nuts, watermelon, strawberries, shellfish, tofu or milk.
Maltitol is one of the artificial sweeteners that seems to give some people the most problems. It gives them cramps or diarrhea. Personally, I have no issues with it or polydextrose or aspartame or sucralose or Stevia (except that I don't care for the taste) or saccharin (remember when people swore saccharin was a carcinogen?).
However, I would advise anyone using artificial sweeteners to see how they react before consuming large quantities, especially diabetics.0 -
At my husband's insistence, I've switched to stevia and the Zevia drinks that are sweetened with stevia. Some people say they don't like stevia, but it tastes fine to me.0
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Dr. Russel Blaylock, a retired neurosurgeon and author of "Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills" claims that aspartame is a appetite stimulant. I don't know if this is indeed so, but I would rather stay away from foods made in a lab.0
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Dr Mercola is a quack.
www.quackwatch.org/11Ind/mercola.html
http://www.skepdic.com/mercola.html
If you are using Mercola as a source of information I would suggest you stop that silliness, regardless of your position on aspartame.
Keep in mind, Mercola also believes microwaves are dangerous.
And sun tan lotion causes cancer...
A LOT of reputable people think microwaves are dangerous and that sun tan lotion causes cancer. Look into it.
Quack Watch knocks down anything that is not mainstream medical. They knock down homeopathy, herbal medicine, chiropractic, Ayervedic, energy healing, acupuncture . . . the list goes on and on. These are all practices that MANY people participate in. Complementary and Alternative medicine is on the rise and it's because it works.
Many people think Quack Watch is bull****. Here's a history of the now defunct organization and the leader.
http://www.gaia-health.com/articles251/000277-quackbusters-are-busted.shtml0 -
I'm intolerant to it. Small quantities I can get away with, but large quantities make me ill. I get similar symptoms to lactose intolerance from it (hence why I think it's an intolerance rather than an allergy). So I avoid it. I don't eat/drink or have the desire to eat/drink stuff that contains it. If I have drinks like 7-up or whatever on very rare occasions, then I get the non-diet versions, and log the calories.
I think intolerance to aspartame is more common that some people realise, and some of the demonisation of aspartame probably comes from people who have these problems, and after they realise that it was causing their illness, they think it does that to everyone so want to warn everyone about it. Add to that the usual scaremongering of foods that goes on, and you end up with a lot of hysteria. IMO if most people can digest it fine without getting ill from it, I don't see why they shouldn't consume it.0 -
never killed anyone.. prove me wrong?
Tell that to the rats in this study. Over 60% of the female rats and over 20% of the males developed grotesque tumors.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/04/09/victoria-innessbrowns-aspartame-experiment.aspx
name of person who died?0 -
Dr Mercola is a quack.
www.quackwatch.org/11Ind/mercola.html
http://www.skepdic.com/mercola.html
If you are using Mercola as a source of information I would suggest you stop that silliness, regardless of your position on aspartame.
Keep in mind, Mercola also believes microwaves are dangerous.
And sun tan lotion causes cancer...
A LOT of reputable people think microwaves are dangerous and that sun tan lotion causes cancer. Look into it.
Quack Watch knocks down anything that is not mainstream medical. They knock down homeopathy, herbal medicine, chiropractic, Ayervedic, energy healing, acupuncture . . . the list goes on and on. These are all practices that MANY people participate in. Complementary and Alternative medicine is on the rise and it's because it works.
Many people think Quack Watch is bull****. Here's a history of the now defunct organization and the leader.
http://www.gaia-health.com/articles251/000277-quackbusters-are-busted.shtml
Could you provide some examples of who they are.0 -
Dr Mercola is a quack.
www.quackwatch.org/11Ind/mercola.html
http://www.skepdic.com/mercola.html
If you are using Mercola as a source of information I would suggest you stop that silliness, regardless of your position on aspartame.
Keep in mind, Mercola also believes microwaves are dangerous.
And sun tan lotion causes cancer...
A LOT of reputable people think microwaves are dangerous and that sun tan lotion causes cancer. Look into it.
I think you are unsure of the definition on the term "a lot" and "reputable."0 -
Dr Mercola is a quack.
www.quackwatch.org/11Ind/mercola.html
http://www.skepdic.com/mercola.html
If you are using Mercola as a source of information I would suggest you stop that silliness, regardless of your position on aspartame.
Keep in mind, Mercola also believes microwaves are dangerous.
And sun tan lotion causes cancer...
A LOT of reputable people think microwaves are dangerous and that sun tan lotion causes cancer. Look into it.
Quack Watch knocks down anything that is not mainstream medical. They knock down homeopathy, herbal medicine, chiropractic, Ayervedic, energy healing, acupuncture . . . the list goes on and on. These are all practices that MANY people participate in. Complementary and Alternative medicine is on the rise and it's because it works.
Many people think Quack Watch is bull****. Here's a history of the now defunct organization and the leader.
http://www.gaia-health.com/articles251/000277-quackbusters-are-busted.shtml
Could you provide some examples of who they are.
The Mayo Clinic for one. They promote many of the same Complimentary and Integrative Medicine that Quack Watch knocks down. http://www.mayoclinic.org/general-internal-medicine-rst/cimc.html0 -
Dr Mercola is a quack.
www.quackwatch.org/11Ind/mercola.html
http://www.skepdic.com/mercola.html
If you are using Mercola as a source of information I would suggest you stop that silliness, regardless of your position on aspartame.
Keep in mind, Mercola also believes microwaves are dangerous.
And sun tan lotion causes cancer...
A LOT of reputable people think microwaves are dangerous and that sun tan lotion causes cancer. Look into it.
Quack Watch knocks down anything that is not mainstream medical. They knock down homeopathy, herbal medicine, chiropractic, Ayervedic, energy healing, acupuncture . . . the list goes on and on. These are all practices that MANY people participate in. Complementary and Alternative medicine is on the rise and it's because it works.
Many people think Quack Watch is bull****. Here's a history of the now defunct organization and the leader.
http://www.gaia-health.com/articles251/000277-quackbusters-are-busted.shtml
Could you provide some examples of who they are.
The Mayo Clinic for one. They promote many of the same Complimentary and Integrative Medicine that Quack Watch knocks down. http://www.mayoclinic.org/general-internal-medicine-rst/cimc.html
The Mayo clinic says microwaves are dangerous and sun lotion causes cancer?0 -
Dr Mercola is a quack.
www.quackwatch.org/11Ind/mercola.html
http://www.skepdic.com/mercola.html
If you are using Mercola as a source of information I would suggest you stop that silliness, regardless of your position on aspartame.
Keep in mind, Mercola also believes microwaves are dangerous.
And sun tan lotion causes cancer...
A LOT of reputable people think microwaves are dangerous and that sun tan lotion causes cancer. Look into it.
Quack Watch knocks down anything that is not mainstream medical. They knock down homeopathy, herbal medicine, chiropractic, Ayervedic, energy healing, acupuncture . . . the list goes on and on. These are all practices that MANY people participate in. Complementary and Alternative medicine is on the rise and it's because it works.
Many people think Quack Watch is bull****. Here's a history of the now defunct organization and the leader.
http://www.gaia-health.com/articles251/000277-quackbusters-are-busted.shtml
And here's an article debunking your article:
http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2010/07/27/a-nonsensical-attack-stephen-barrett/0 -
I don't know why there is all this debate over artificial sweeteners. If you are sensitive to them, avoid them. Just because they impact some people doesn't mean that everyone should give them up. If they don't bother you, then enjoy them.
Personally, one of my biggest health risks, besides obesity, is diabetes. Controlling my sugar and still having treats is non-negotionable. I like the taste of diet sodas and use artificial sweeteners in my coffee. I've tried Splenda and Stevia they're just not sweet enough to me and have a bitter after-taste.
My final advice, listen to your body's people. You don't need Dr. Mercola, Oz, or anyone else to tell you whats right for your body. You'll know for yourself if you pay attention.0 -
Aspartame is terrible...
Aspartame is a terrible substance and I avoid it as much as I can. Several years ago when I wanted to lose some weight and I think I was like 20 years old at the time, I switched what I was eating from garbage food to eating rice and vegetables, eating essentially only healthy food and I had changed from Pepsi to Diet Pepsi (I was drinking like a litre a day btw). After a few weeks of doing that I was occasionally starting to slur my words while completely sober. I tried to figure out what had changed and I figured it couldn't be eating more vegetables so it must of been switching to a diet pop. Sure enough I did some google searching and heard other horror stories. Long story short, I stop drinking anything with aspartame and I was good as new shortly thereafter.
Don't drink the stuff...0 -
Not sure how I feel about it myself but
http://blog.garymoller.com/2008/03/is-aspartame-really-as-safe-as-they-say.html0 -
But context and dosage don't fit in well with hysteria, quackery and scaremongering. Much better for their agenda to resort to polarized "all or nothing" hyperbole.never killed anyone.. prove me wrong?
Tell that to the rats in this study. Over 60% of the female rats and over 20% of the males developed grotesque tumors.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/04/09/victoria-innessbrowns-aspartame-experiment.aspx
first, we aren't rats.
second, look at dosage. how much diet coke would a normal person have to drink to equal what those animals ingested? context and dosage are not only relevant, they are crucial.0 -
^^This. I can't stand the taste of it.I think it tastes gross. I rarely ever drink soda and never chew gum. If I do I rather have a regular soda. Diet sodas make me feel sick when I drink them anyway.0 -
To the poster: chew Trident gum, it has xylitol which is a good form of sugar...
I will say that while I have no bad effects from aspartame, xylitol gives me a horribly upset stomach even in tiny amounts. Probably because it's sugar alcohol.
Also, I think that stevia tastes like garbage.
We all have different tastes. If something works for you and research has not borne out ill effects, what is the harm?0 -
Aspartame is terrible...
Aspartame is a terrible substance and I avoid it as much as I can. Several years ago when I wanted to lose some weight and I think I was like 20 years old at the time, I switched what I was eating from garbage food to eating rice and vegetables, eating essentially only healthy food and I had changed from Pepsi to Diet Pepsi (I was drinking like a litre a day btw). After a few weeks of doing that I was occasionally starting to slur my words while completely sober. I tried to figure out what had changed and I figured it couldn't be eating more vegetables so it must of been switching to a diet pop. Sure enough I did some google searching and heard other horror stories. Long story short, I stop drinking anything with aspartame and I was good as new shortly thereafter.
Don't drink the stuff...
Yes if YOU have these effects, best for YOU not to drink it.
It doesnt have those effects on everybody - those for whom it has no such effects - dont worry about drinking it.
Simple.
and I dont think anyone was recomending drinking a litre of it a day.0 -
I dislike the taste. Even if I did like the taste, I'd want to stay away from artificial sweeteners.0
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