Is "Clear American" Flavored Sparkling Water too good to be

jkleman79 · March 2012

The recent study they had on the news was that the artificial sweeteners eliminated some of the probiotics in your digestion. So I guess if you want to drink it just replace your probiotics with a supplement. To each thier own.

Vegan_Chick · March 2012

:it is clear that aspartame is safe, and there are no unresolved questions regarding its safety under conditions of intended use."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12180494

Science trumps alarmism

Amen to that. So tired of the doomsday prophesies of asparatame and other sweeteners. Ughhhh.....

There's plenty of documentation on aspartame *not* being a good thing to ingest - particularly in large quantities (like lots of soda). If the product is stored in the heat, one of the products in breaks down into is pretty toxic, if I remember correctly.

Personally, it gives me migraines.

The methanol in aspartame when heated up turns into Formeldahyde. But it is supposively not harmful....Lots of controversial issues.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspartame_controversy

AllTehBeers · March 2012

I love this stuff. I buy it and the diet lipton green tea too. I drink mostly water all day long at work so I like having something with flavor later in the day or with my dinner. In relation to artificial sweeteners I guess most of this is personal preference. I would rather have a diet drink with a minimal amout of aspartame then a 240 calorie regular soda. The amount of it in one or two drinks is so miniscule that to me drinks with sugar make me feel worse. I also don't mind the taste of diet because its just something I've gotten use to. Happy drinking!

AbiNichole · March 2012

I generally stay away from anything with aspartame, except for very occasionally - but honestly, I would never consume something daily (or more than once daily) that contains it. You're definitely better off drinking regular water...but, it's really a matter of how you feel about artificial sweeteners and their potential risks - some people don't care about it.

This is your best answer.

Regardless, as delicious as it is, you should NOT count it in your water count for the day. Try to count only pure water in your count for the day. I love tea and I'll have a diet soda about once a week but any drink w/ an artificial sweetener or diuretic doesn't really hydrate you. Just a word to the wise. :flowerforyou:

DannieElise · March 2012

I generally stay away from anything with aspartame, except for very occasionally - but honestly, I would never consume something daily (or more than once daily) that contains it. You're definitely better off drinking regular water...but, it's really a matter of how you feel about artificial sweeteners and their potential risks - some people don't care about it.

This is your best answer.

Regardless, as delicious as it is, you should NOT count it in your water count for the day. Try to count only pure water in your count for the day. I love tea and I'll have a diet soda about once a week but any drink w/ an artificial sweetener or diuretic doesn't really hydrate you. Just a word to the wise. :flowerforyou:

I totally agree! Clear American will not count in my water count for the day; but rather will replace the occasional soda I'd usually have.

DannieElise · March 2012

I generally stay away from anything with aspartame, except for very occasionally - but honestly, I would never consume something daily (or more than once daily) that contains it. You're definitely better off drinking regular water...but, it's really a matter of how you feel about artificial sweeteners and their potential risks - some people don't care about it.

Thanks! I'm going to check out some of the risks of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners.

If you want to stay away from aspartame, you could try Life Water. They use Stevia which is an all natural zero calorie sweetener. They are really tasty too. Just look for the "light" ones because they have regular drinks with sugar as well.

Thanks! I'll check out Life Water too!

PMQ2011 · January 2013

The Pineapple Coconut flavor is delish!!!

aaronblevins5 · April 2013

Ok so this has clearly gotten out of hand with Internet educated/ educators. All liquids taken into the body count towards "hydration". Here's a link to show the ridiculous claim that water is the only "true" hydration method. http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp

If something makes you feel bad... Don't take it in. Otherwise every fluid you take in is hydrating you. Your body breaks down all liquids into usable hydration for your body. You have kidneys, a liver, and spleen for a filtration system. A lot of people point to phenylaline as a "bad" ingredient but its as natural as it comes; being found in all eggs of every species.

Remember NO MATTER WHAT YOU DRINK it counts towards your hydration intake. The 8 cups of water mythology was disproved more than 6 years ago. They found persons drinking equal amounts of caffeinated beverages had the same relative hydration as those drinking filtered water.

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!!!!! Do in biased research and realize every is afraid of everything

Btw I love mandarin orange

mimifh · May 2013

I agree! Nothing should totally replace our water intake..but I am with you...I LOVE THE STUFF!! I also use it as the liquid in my fruit smoothies...just add a little to help make it not too thick.

DavidHausfeld · June 2013

There will always be someone who will find something wrong with something. People freak out over the simplest of things. Take good old natural H2O for example. Did you know that arsenic is supposed to be in water? It is a natural ingredient found in small quantities and is totally safe for you in. Yet you will find that water filters and some bottled waters will advertise that arsenic in water is a serious health issue.

Just like anything else, moderation needs to be applied in everything you do. I love these Clearly American flavored waters (except the one with coconut in it, and the mandarin lime one could go away also). But I won't drink 5 of them a day for a month either. Have one, or two and enjoy them. They are still way better than a Coke or Pepsi anyday.

Thank you mimifh for the idea of using these in smoothies... freaking awesome idea!!

katygirl66 · June 2013

I love the sparkling water, and I drink it often. The only problem I have is the fact that it makes me belch, which is not so good in the workplace.

ldrosophila · June 2013

If you enjoy it drink it. If it keeps you from drinking calorie rich drinks keeping you from your goal than drink it. There is no hard evidence that aspartame in moderation causes cancer in humans. If you like it dont worry and it's helping you to lose weight because you arent drinking sugared drinks then continue.

katygirl66 · June 2013

Any caffinated beverage should not be counted towards hydration, but other than that, I agree.

BrianSharpe · June 2013

Regardless, as delicious as it is, you should NOT count it in your water count for the day. Try to count only pure water in your count for the day. I love tea and I'll have a diet soda about once a week but any drink w/ an artificial sweetener or diuretic doesn't really hydrate you. Just a word to the wise. :flowerforyou:

Why would you not count it? Your body needs fluids, not necessarily just "water". There's water in juice, there's water in coffee, there's water in fruits and vegetables. I don't understand this mindset that suggests anything but pure H20 doesn't count towards being adequately hydrated. (Your second bolded statement is simply untrue - one derives a net hydration gain from coffee & tea etc )

BTW.....I do drink water too & lots of it.

aliencheesecake · June 2013

aspartame

http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html

^this... that fake sugar is okay every once in a while but not good in abundance... plus I personally think it tastes crappy most of the time, and it makes my stomach hurt too sometimes. I miss the old sparkling water that had real sugar in it.

HannahJDiaz25 · June 2013

Try Hint Fizz...its naturally flavored with no sweeteners at all. (Whole Foods carries it and the non carbonated version)

Amberlynnek · June 2013

If you want to learn about Hidden food chemicals read the book "Skinny *****" you can find it in any book store and its very informational and sarcastically humorous. It will teach all about the artifical sweetener world.

GormanGhaste · June 2013

While I'll drink artificial sweeteners every so often, I don't keep them on hand. Kroger sells some flavored sparkling water. Its ingredient list: carbonated water, natural flavors. I usually just drink plain water, but I like to have this sparkling water as an occasional treat!

tothetop23 · July 2013

aspartame

http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html

^this... that fake sugar is okay every once in a while but not good in abundance... plus I personally think it tastes crappy most of the time, and it makes my stomach hurt too sometimes. I miss the old sparkling water that had real sugar in it.

Prove it. Plain and simple. When someone says "Oh it's okay in moderation but not in abundance," they are talking out of both sides of their mouth. It's either safe or isn't. And it is safe. The "abundance" of aspartame you would have to consume to reach toxicity is virtually impossible. Is diet soda healthy? No. But Aspartame has been proven time and time again to be perfectly safe.

Regarding the initial question, it's a much better option than Diet Soda. No sodium, no caffeine, no artificial coloring. Better for your teeth and your health. And this particular brand tests great.

JustJennie1 · July 2013

I tried it once thinking it was seltzer. YUCK!!

Why not just drink regular seltzer? No calories and flavored and NO sugar or fake sweeteners. It's really good.

FredDoyle · July 2013

aspartame

^this... that fake sugar is okay every once in a while but not good in abundance... plus I personally think it tastes crappy most of the time, and it makes my stomach hurt too sometimes. I miss the old sparkling water that had real sugar in it.

Prove it. Plain and simple. When someone says "Oh it's okay in moderation but not in abundance," they are talking out of both sides of their mouth. It's either safe or isn't. And it is safe. The "abundance" of aspartame you would have to consume to reach toxicity is virtually impossible. Is diet soda healthy? No. But Aspartame has been proven time and time again to be perfectly safe.

Regarding the initial question, it's a much better option than Diet Soda. No sodium, no caffeine, no artificial coloring. Better for your teeth and your health. And this particular brand tests great.

Wow, what a sensible answer. You are obviously thinking critically. Expect the alarmists to disagree with no evidence whatsoever. If people took a critical thinking course and learned a bit of logic and science they'd probably find more comfort in their lives.

TinGirl314 · July 2013

I drink these all the time and it's completely taken my craving for sodas away.

I think it's worth it.

Purplerain3 · September 2013

can anyone tell me i drink clear choice raspberry + stress relief everyday at least 4 to 5 of the 33.8 fl oz bottles and i wanted to know are they good for u and someone told me if i'm drinking alot of them they will flush out my medication is that true but i love it and i hate regular water but these i will drink

jayjay12345654321 · September 2013

sparkling water is carbonated water (CO2)
tonic water is carbonated water with quinine and sweeteners added
club soda is water that is carbonated with baking soda(NaHCO3), which increases its sodium content

plain or flavored sparkling water is just fizzy plain water and great to drink. if you get sweetened, just know it has artificial sweeteners.

(I didn't know how to quote this, so I just copy pasted it from a previous post on this topic. I found it interesting as I didn't know the difference in the 3.)

teriwood961 · October 2013

My doctor told me that I should drink plenty of water. mainly because its very important to stay well hydrated. I really like this brand.

richardwilder3939 · November 2013

Did you that Wal-Mart's Clear American naturally flavored water contains aspartame and perservatives?
blesnme asked 11 months ago
This the water that contains 0 sugars 0 caffeine 0 calories 0 sodium but yet it has aspartame and perservatives in it.

Aspartame is an artificial sweetner (FAKE SUGAR) made in a lab by man!

The components of aspartame can lead to a number of health problems, as you have read. Side effects can occur gradually, can be immediate, or can be acute reactions.

According to Lendon Smith, M.D. there is an enormous population suffering from side effects associated with aspartame, yet have no idea why drugs, supplements and herbs don’t relieve their symptoms. Then, there are users who don’t ‘appear’ to suffer immediate reactions at all. Even these individuals are susceptible to the long-term damage caused by excitatory amino acids, phenylalanine, methanol, and DKP.

Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:

Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes

Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment

Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors

Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias

Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure

Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing

Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma

Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS

Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection

Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies

Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Additional Details
http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-sid...
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http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-sid...

jayrudq · November 2013

Nonsense^^^^^and hyperbole.

Personally, I find it too sweet. More importantly (at least to me), I don't shop at Walmart and don't support them not paying their employees a living wage.

I admire your willingness to listen and get feedback. Whatever you decide, good luck!

paperpudding · November 2013

Richardwilder what a ridiculous nonsense post.

I don't shop at Walmart ( because I am not in America) but I'm sure aspartame in sensible doses is perfectly fine for nearly everyone.

If you choose to drink this water or Pepsi max or any other aspartame containing food or drink in sensible amounts you will be fine.

NathanFronk · November 2013

Nonsense^^^^^and hyperbole.

Personally, I find it too sweet. More importantly (at least to me), I don't shop at Walmart and don't support them not paying their employees a living wage.

I admire your willingness to listen and get feedback. Whatever you decide, good luck!

And this is why I love you.

teamAmelia · November 2013

You know what? I think that I just realized for the first time that's a knockoff of Clearly Canadian, which I haven't had since I was a kid, but used to love. Anyway, I don't like any other brands of sparkling water.

paperpudding, they have stores in other countries, but they're not branded as Wal-Mart. So, I'm guessing the store brands at their stores would be the same thing.

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