Should aspartame and other poisons such as MSG and trans-fats be banned?

Question

If you think they should please sign the petition at Number 10 (UK)

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/aspartame/

Answer 1

Aspartame does cause serious side effects in many people, and its not recommended for children at all. The only reason it was legalized was that Donald Rumsfeld ran the Searle corporation at the time and was well-connected in Washington. He was able to ram the certifications through the FDA even though aspartame was not considered GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and actually killed many test animals.

MSG is another food additive that is seemingly everywhere, and is totally un-necessary. It is an inexpensive way to give a 'beef' flavor to mass market food products. Its linked to headaches and cancers.

Trans-fats are yet another way for food makers to cut corners at the expense of the public. Hydrogenated fats stay soldi at room temperature, which makes packaged products look and taste better, but the fat itself is poorly digested in humans and has serious long term health issues in terms of exacerbating heart disease.

Answer 2

I think it's ridiculous for you to try to save me from myself. I know these things in food aren't the healthiest choices. But, choice is the key word.

Answer 3

rather than banning, it is better to be aware and knowledgable first,


Many are good in its own domain and if we ban all, this benefits cannot be enjoyed