ASPARTAME and SUCRALOSE allergies

I have allergies to those too and was wondering the same thing! Except my allergy to it makes my sinuses swell up and gives me insanely bad headaches that put me out for hours :[

But I'd definitely like to know if anyone's got suggestions :]

Aspartame has been shown, in peer-reviewed Medical Journal studies, to cause weight gain and at least seven types of deadly cancers: Brain; Pancreas; Uterine: Breast; Leukemia; Lymphoma - along with Seizures and Parkinson-like Tremors, to name a few. Including at least 5 deaths on record with FDA, prior to 1987.

Stop making things up.


Aspartame: review of safety.
Butchko HH, Stargel WW, Comer CP, Mayhew DA, Benninger C, Blackburn GL, de Sonneville LM, Geha RS, Hertelendy Z, Koestner A, Leon AS, Liepa GU, McMartin KE, Mendenhall CL, Munro IC, Novotny EJ, Renwick AG, Schiffman SS, Schomer DL, Shaywitz BA, Spiers PA, Tephly TR, Thomas JA, Trefz FK.
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Medical and Scientific Affairs, The NutraSweet Company, Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056, USA. harriett.h.butchko@nutrasweet.com
Abstract

Over 20 years have elapsed since aspartame was approved by regulatory agencies as a sweetener and flavor enhancer. The safety of aspartame and its metabolic constituents was established through extensive toxicology studies in laboratory animals, using much greater doses than people could possibly consume. Its safety was further confirmed through studies in several human subpopulations, including healthy infants, children, adolescents, and adults; obese individuals; diabetics; lactating women; and individuals heterozygous (PKUH) for the genetic disease phenylketonuria (PKU) who have a decreased ability to metabolize the essential amino acid, phenylalanine. Several scientific issues continued to be raised after approval, largely as a concern for theoretical toxicity from its metabolic components--the amino acids, aspartate and phenylalanine, and methanol--even though dietary exposure to these components is much greater than from aspartame. Nonetheless, additional research, including evaluations of possible associations between aspartame and headaches, seizures, behavior, cognition, and mood as well as allergic-type reactions and use by potentially sensitive subpopulations, has continued after approval. These findings are reviewed here. The safety testing of aspartame has gone well beyond that required to evaluate the safety of a food additive. When all the research on aspartame, including evaluations in both the premarketing and postmarketing periods, is examined as a whole, it is clear that aspartame is safe, and there are no unresolved questions regarding its safety under conditions of intended use.







Crit Rev Toxicol. 2007;37(8):629-727.
Aspartame: a safety evaluation based on current use levels, regulations, and toxicological and epidemiological studies.
Magnuson BA, Burdock GA, Doull J, Kroes RM, Marsh GM, Pariza MW, Spencer PS, Waddell WJ, Walker R, Williams GM.
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Burdock Group, Washington, DC, USA. bmagnuso@umd.edu
Abstract

Aspartame is a methyl ester of a dipeptide used as a synthetic nonnutritive sweetener in over 90 countries worldwide in over 6000 products. The purpose of this investigation was to review the scientific literature on the absorption and metabolism, the current consumption levels worldwide, the toxicology, and recent epidemiological studies on aspartame. Current use levels of aspartame, even by high users in special subgroups, remains well below the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European Food Safety Authority established acceptable daily intake levels of 50 and 40 mg/kg bw/day, respectively. Consumption of large doses of aspartame in a single bolus dose will have an effect on some biochemical parameters, including plasma amino acid levels and brain neurotransmitter levels. The rise in plasma levels of phenylalanine and aspartic acid following administration of aspartame at doses less than or equal to 50 mg/kg bw do not exceed those observed postprandially. Acute, subacute and chronic toxicity studies with aspartame, and its decomposition products, conducted in mice, rats, hamsters and dogs have consistently found no adverse effect of aspartame with doses up to at least 4000 mg/kg bw/day. Critical review of all carcinogenicity studies conducted on aspartame found no credible evidence that aspartame is carcinogenic. The data from the extensive investigations into the possibility of neurotoxic effects of aspartame, in general, do not support the hypothesis that aspartame in the human diet will affect nervous system function, learning or behavior. Epidemiological studies on aspartame include several case-control studies and one well-conducted prospective epidemiological study with a large cohort, in which the consumption of aspartame was measured. The studies provide no evidence to support an association between aspartame and cancer in any tissue. The weight of existing evidence is that aspartame is safe at current levels of consumption as a nonnutritive sweetener.

Try vita cost brown rIce protein powder... It tastes darn good in vanilla.

I read somewhere it was made of coal tar!?

Mullarkey.

Strong author to content ratio.

Demonizing sugar is ridiculous. So is demonizing artificial sweeteners.
I use Stevia not because it's more natural, but because it tastes better.

I use honey, blackstrap molasses (in my oatmeal), or fruit (in baking) for sweeteners. I buy an unflavored soy protein powder for my shakes. I add honey, unsweetened cocoa powder, a dash of vanilla, and some cinnamon. The brand I use is Gensoy, but I'm told Super Supplements has a good one, too.

I forgot to mention that I have adverse reactions to pretty much every other kind of sweetener, including refined sugar, agave necta, and stevia. I can sometimes handle raw sugar, and I can handle a small amount of sugar in stuff like chocolate or baked goods, but I generally just stick with honey and avoid sweets when possible.

Hi, I am so sorry to hear about your reactions... I thought I was the only person alive that had to live that way! Ugh... So frustating! But yes... I workout and went into 4 different stores and read through the back of every single ingredient! I also talked to me trainer who sells a very high profile shake. Not happening. Last shop I went into was MAXX MUSCLE they have ONLY 1 that they make without ANY sugar additive ANYTHING. All natural. I'm also allergic to vanilla. So I said no at first but it was an actual natural vanilla not the additive so I tried it (they give u free samples). I am on my second huge bottle and didn't have to return anything using their return policy. Good thing cause I hate returning stuff... Lol. Now my hubby is in there all the time and they even help u with diet plans And everything. I love this place!!!! Just wish they had more natural flavors than vanilla.

Eat real food. Fresh fruits, veggies, and meat. Always lots of meat!

I have the same issues, though no hives. Body aches, chills, and memory loss. Honestly, sometimes it is worth giving up certain foods (like protein powders) to get away from them. For me, I replaced protein shakes with almonds, and it works significantly better.

One biggie I learned, and the reason I moved away from protein powders and some other foods in general, is that you have to read the label every time you buy it. I have had companies switch to artificial sweeteners on me after years of reliability.

Stevia isn't banned in the UK as I use it a lot. So I don't think it is banned in the EU. Might be in some Countries in Europe, but not here.

Stevia has shown in male lab rats to cause low sperm counts and sterility. Why not just be smart and use sugar sparingly or use fruit as your sweetner?

I researched this and, yes, Optimum Natural 100% Whey Protein Gold Standard is made with evaporated cane sugar, which is better for you than any sweetener other than maybe honey. Also, I cannot believe that someone would argue with people who are allergic to artificial sweeteners and say they are making it up. Aspartame gives me migraines that are so severe I lose my vision, I tested out Sucralose again and I had mild migraine auras that I was going to see if I could tolerate in a new protein powder, but then, my lips and tongue swelled up and got sores on them, still wasn't sure, but on about the 4th day my throat hurt and I had a hard time swallowing. Stevia maybe natural, but, for me it is the fastest way for me to get a terrible migraine with nausea, memory fog and lethargy. MSG and soy are also migraine creators for me and there are chemical similarities in most of these products. Once you've had a migraine or other severe allergic reaction from something you eat, your body will give you an aversion to them and no scientific research is going to make you eat them.