It makes no sense. Are they trying to infect people with cancer??? Imean can't they figure out a way to do withouut it or something to get rid of it for good???
2007-08-20 11:07:39 · 5 answers · asked by tmas.princess 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
1. It's cheap.
2. It's only been scientifiically proven to cause cancer in laboratory rats, those fed nothing aspartame.
3. Did I mention it's cheap?
2007-08-20 12:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspartame has been the subject of controversy regarding its safety and the circumstances of its approval by the American FDA and European FSA. Some studies have also recommended further investigation into POSSABLE connections between aspartame and negative effects such as headaches, brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma.These findings, combined with possible conflicts of interest involving CEO Donald Rumsfeld in the approval process, have engendered vocal activism regarding the possible risks
2007-08-20 18:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by .-. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because people are buying it like crazy. Think about it. Everyone in America is trying to lose weight, and there are drinks on the market with no calories. It's no wonder America is buying it!
2007-08-20 18:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by Oneofthesedays 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They haven't shown it causes cancer in people, only rats who get megadoses.
2007-08-20 18:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omg soda can cause cancer . im gonna stop drinking soda .................................................................................................................................................. tomorrow
2007-08-20 18:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by mj83192 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋