Aspartame: Decades of science point to serious health risks

Aspartame: Decades of science point to serious health risks

Long History of ConcernsKey Scientific Studies on AspartameIndustry PR Efforts Key facts about aspartame Dozens of studies have linked the popular artificial sweetener aspartame to serious health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, stroke and dementia, as well as negative effects such as intestinal dysbiosis, mood disorders, headaches and migraines. Aspartame is found in about 6,000 products, includ…

Dasgupta said the findings raise questions about the current classification of artificial sweeteners. "For some time, many people believed that artificial sweeteners were safe, but previous studies have also shown that artificial sweeteners are associated with weight gain, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome," he said.

Aspartame and Ischemic Stroke: Unraveling the Molecular Link through Network Toxicology and Molecular Docking Analysis

Aspartame, a widely used artificial sweetener, remains controversial due to neurotoxic risks from its metabolites—phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol. While epidemiological studies link artificial sweeteners to cerebrovascular disease, the molecular mechanisms connecting aspartame...