Is aspertame bad for my health?

Question

I drink Diet Coke ALL the time and chew gum alot. Is it bad for me?

Answer 1

I prefer to avoid it and use other artificial sweeteners. It has a problem in that at relatively low temperatures it breaks down into several nasty substances, including formaldehyde. For this reason, you should never use it in anything that is hot, such as putting it in coffee. (unfortunately, you will see it in packets for sweetening coffee in places like McDonald's and Starbucks.) It isn't as bad in Coke, but your body is warm enough that it will create some formaldehyde in digesting it.

Answer 2

It's aspartame, and studies have linked it to some dangerous neurological health defects. I wold stop drinking Diet Coke, it probably at the very least screws with your insulin levels. I don't understand why people are so obsessed with Coke, sure drinking Diet is better, but only to a certain degree. There are plenty of other choices out there for drinks, you just need to be disciplined enough to cut out the crap and drink beneficial liquids like water, tea and natural fruit juices.

Answer 3

All the sugar substitutes have some issues. They were approved very quickly due to political pressure, so the actual side effects will not be known for a long time. In the meantime, they all have some side-effects and those effects tend to be related to areas they cause inflamation and will result in future cancers being caused. Rather than drinking a chemical cocktail, you should try water - add a little real lemon or lime juice to flavor it.

Answer 4

YES IT IS! It was Suppost to be a pesticide!!! it killed bugs and even small children! when it gets in your body it doesn't really leave.
also diet coke is not good for you in the thought that it makes you feel hungry, where as reg soda makes you feel a bit full so you dont feel the need to eat more.

Answer 5

Adverse effects from short-term and/or long-Term aspartame use;

* seizures and convulsions
* dizziness
* tremors
* migraines and severe headaches (Trigger or Cause From Chronic Intake)
* memory loss (common toxicity effects)
* slurring of speech
* confusion
* numbness or tingling of extremities
* chronic fatigue
* depression
* insomnia
* irritability
* panic attacks (common aspartame toxicity reaction)
* marked personality changes
* phobias
* rapid heart beat, tachycardia (another frequent reaction)
* asthma
* chest pains
* hypertension (high blood pressure)
* nausea or vomitting
* diarrhea
* abdominal pain
* swallowing pain
* itching
* hives / urticaria
* other allergic reactions
* blood sugar control problems (e.g., hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia)
* menstrual cramps and other menstraul problems or changes
* impotency and sexual problems
* food cravings
* weight gain
* hair loss / baldness or thinning of hair
* burning urination & other urination problems
* excessive thirst or excessive hunger
* bloating, edema (fluid retention)
* infection susceptibility
* joint pain
* brain cancer (Pre-approval studies in animals)
* death

Aspartame Disease Mimmicks Symptoms or Worsens the Following Diseases

* fibromyalgia
* arthritis
* multiple sclerosis (MS)
* parkinson's disease
* lupus
* multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS)
* diabetes and diabetic Complications
* epilepsy
* alzheimer's disease
* birth defects
* chronic fatigue syndrome
* lymphoma
* lyme disease
* attention deficit disorder (ADD and ADHD)
* panic disorder
* depression and other psychological disorders


and read up on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspartame_controversy


judge for yourself =]

Answer 6

Yes, aspartame is in formaldehyde. It has also been known to cause cancer. You already know it's bad for you or else you wouldn't even be asking the question!

Answer 7

Well, it's not good for you, that I've found out in the last year or so...there are natural sodas with sweeteners that are good for you, try Trader Joe's...good luck!

Answer 8

any manmade nutrient/cheical is going to take its toll on the body. try drinking spring water, more fruits and juices.
stay away from fructose, corn syrups, sugars, etc.

Answer 9

I am not a doc. but anything in excess is not adviseable. Cut down a bit

Answer 10

can cause cancer, so cut back a little on it. a little wont hurt you ofcourse, but a lot might