Aspartame is Not Safe - A Scientific Review

   From time to time, the conversation of artificial sugars arises. On one end, people believe if something is ‘approved’ by the FDA, it is entirely safe, and on the other end, people believe in only consuming sweeteners from natural sources.  However, I have a different standpoint: I agree with the latter of the two statements, but I disagree with its reasoning.

   Instead of merely believing natural sweeteners are the best, it is also essential to understand why artificial sweeteners are harmful.  

   Remember, the FDA allows many chemicals in the American food supply that are banned in Europe; it is all about perspective.

   It is also important to note the definition of “safe.”  According to Merriam-Webster, “saf” is defined as “free from harm or risk.”

   In this article, we will review the chemical makeup of one of the most popular artificial sweeteners, aspartame, and examine several studies which give an alternative, yet scientifically backed, perspective on how safe aspartame is. I have defined any medical or scientific terms in [brackets] for your contextual understanding.

Aspartame (aspartylphenylalanine)
   According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, aspartame is a synthetic, organic compound of phenylalanine and aspartic acid, 150-200 times t ...

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