As we watch our sugar intake, we replace it with something much more dangerous.
In your system Aspartame breaks down into methanol and methanal - aka formaldehyde.1 (This happens by hydrolysis under elevated temperatures and in high ph situations.)2
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical with formula CH3OH (often abbreviated MeOH). It is toxic: drinking 10 ml will cause blindness, and as little as 100 ml will cause death.
It is the simplest alcohol2In your system Aspartame breaks down into methanol and methanal - aka formaldehyde.1 (This happens by hydrolysis under elevated temperatures and in high ph situations.)2
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical with formula CH3OH (often abbreviated MeOH). It is toxic: drinking 10 ml will cause blindness, and as little as 100 ml will cause death.
Aspartame caused cancer in rats in the FDA’s initial and halted testing.
In addition it’s list of possible side effects include…3 (Note that these are side effects reported to the FDA and not acknowledged by the FDA. Wouldn't want to upset the lobbyists right?)
Eyeblindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision
blurring, bright flashes
decreased night vision
blurring, bright flashes
decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes
Eartinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
Eartinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment
Neurologicepileptic :
Neurologicepileptic :
seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness,
confusion, memory loss,
drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors
Psychological/Psychiatricsevere:
Psychological/Psychiatricsevere:
depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomniaphobias
Chestpalpitations,
Chestpalpitations,
cardiashortness of breathrecent
high blood pressure
Gastrointestinal:
Gastrointestinal:
nausea
diarrhea,
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing
Skin and Allergies:
Skin and Allergies:
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma
Endocrine and Metabolic:
Endocrine and Metabolic:
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS
Other:
Other:
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst,
fluid retention,
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 SyndromeEpstein-BarrPost-Polio SyndromeLyme DiseaseGrave’s DiseaseMeniere’s DiseaseAlzheimer’s DiseaseALSEpilepsyMultiple Sclerosis (MS)EMSHypothyroidismMercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillingsFibromyalgiaLupusnon-HodgkinsLymphomaAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 3
Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:Chronic Fatigue SyndromeEpstein-BarrPost-Polio SyndromeLyme DiseaseGrave’s DiseaseMeniere’s DiseaseAlzheimer’s DiseaseALSEpilepsyMultiple Sclerosis (MS)EMSHypothyroidismMercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillingsFibromyalgiaLupusnon-HodgkinsLymphomaAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 3
If it's a matter of calories, perhaps you should consider the cost.
If it's a matter of blood sugar, perhaps you should consider a safer alternative to your sodas and sweets. (naturally flavored soda water)
Aspartame is a highly debated and very much a political money maker and scandal for the FDA and US government. There is a multitude of information and yet to be a definitive answer. Be careful. The idependant studies have found some scary things about it.
sources
1.Eat This and Live- Don Colbert
2. ^ a b National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (August 22, 2008). "The Emergency Response Safety and Health Database: Methanol". http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/EmergencyResponseCard_29750029.html.3. 3.http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html
1.Eat This and Live- Don Colbert
2. ^ a b National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (August 22, 2008). "The Emergency Response Safety and Health Database: Methanol". http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/EmergencyResponseCard_29750029.html.3. 3.http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html