Artificial Sweetners
How Does Aspartame Damage Your Brain?
mercola.com Consuming a lot of aspartame may inhibit the ability of enzymes in your brain to function normally, according to a new review by scientists from the University of Pretoria and the University of Limpopo.
The review found that high doses of the sweetener may lead to neurodegeneration. It has also previously been found that aspartame consumption can cause neurological and behavioral disturbances in sensitive individuals.
Specifically, the review found a number of direct and indirect changes that occur in your brain as a result of high consumption levels of aspartame, including disturbing:
- The metabolism of amino acids
- Protein structure and metabolism
- The integrity of nucleic acids
- Neuronal function
- Endocrine balances
Further, the breakdown of aspartame causes nerves to fire excessively, which can indirectly lead to a high rate of neuron depolarisation.
Despite these growing concerns, neither the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have changed their guidelines regarding the safety of the ingredient or intake advice.
America's Deadliest Sweetener Betrays Millions,
Then Hoodwinks You With Name Change
mercola.com Aspartame producer Ajinomoto is launching a new initiative that will rebrand the sweetener as "AminoSweet".
Aspartame is used in many foods and beverages marketed as low calorie or sugar-free. However, its reputation has been clouded somewhat by studies that have investigated reports of ill effects.
Just to remind you, the side effects of aspartame can include:
Headache
Change in vision
Convulsions and seizures
Hallucination
Nausea and vomiting
Joint pain
It can cause many, many other problems as well.
Sources:FoodBev 2010
Truvia Side Effects
owndoc.com This site is collecting data on possible negative Truvia sweetener side effects. Since the FDA recently approved Truvia as a sweetener.
Some of the reported side effects include:
Mettalic Taste
Mouth Ulcers
Gas and Bloating
Back, neck and shoulder pain
And other adverse reactions