I was told by a friend that aspartame was harmful. It is the ingredient found in diet drinks. Please help I am a diabetic.
2006-10-10 17:32:38 · 11 answers · asked by Star 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It can be harmful if you have a very rare metabolic disorder called Phenylketonuria (there is a warning on every bottle of diet soda). Otherwise it is fairly benign.
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2006-10-11 03:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that any kind of man-made artificial sweetener can be bad for you, including Splenda. (Splenda hasn't been out long enough for scientists to know for sure, but I still avoid it all the same.) The best sweetener to use would be raw cane juice (hard to find), and the second-best thing to use would be the regular cane juice. I'm not sure if it's safe for diabetics though. I think it's okay, but you still might want to check with a nutritionist. Also, have you had your thyroid checked? A lot of diabetics usually have problems with it. If you're interested, a good herbal remedy for an underactive thyroid is Bladderwrack. Liquid form is better than the powder capsule kind. Hope this helps. =)
2006-10-11 00:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Punky Brewster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a very harmful additive. Aspartame may cause, mimic or worsen very serious health conditions. Find out more info at http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame
Hope this is helpful.
2006-10-11 01:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by JustMe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-10-11 00:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Right 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard it can affect the brain; in adults, it causes short-term memory loss. They recommend that young children not drink any products with aspertame because their is a fear of harm to brain development.
2006-10-11 00:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The doctor is out on this one. Some say yes, some say no. I say, pass the Diet Pepsi.
Try googling to see the various viewpoints on the issue.
2006-10-11 00:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by razzb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is harmful. very much so. I remeber watching something about. Yes.
2006-10-11 00:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that also. You can watch a free video about it here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1871783678882092937
2006-10-11 00:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes my friend who is an adoult is a sciencetist and its so harmful
2006-10-11 00:34:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES, it is BAD
Give it UP
Drink STEVIA-use it in EVEYTHING! YUM!!!!
Look it up!
2006-10-11 00:41:01 · answer #10 · answered by catch22_burningbush.bible6669 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋