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Uses

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used to substitute sugar in food and drink products.

Benefits

Aspartame is said to have the following beneficial properties:

  • low-calorie
  • 200 times sweeter than sucrose
  • enhance and extend flavor
  • non-contributory to tooth decay
  • helpful to diabetes patients
  • helpful in weight management

Cautions

Online sources suggest a linkage between aspartame and various health problems including cancer, seizures, mood changes, and headaches, however research suggests that aspartame is not linked to any of these things.

Consult a doctor if you have questions about consuming aspartame.

References

Sources:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspartame#Safety_and_approval_controversies
  • http://www.aspartame.org/about/benefits/

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