Aspartame, the secret killer

**DarkAurora** · August 26th, 2004

A good friend of mine showed this website. It's a site about a poison called aspartame that is found in many sugar substitutes and diet products. My father was a diabetic and he often used sugar substitutes and drank diet sodas and I wonder if this contributed to his early death at only age 44. I think everyone here should be worried if they or a family member eat or drink products that could possibly contain aspartame.

**Ryos** · August 26th, 2004

Well...I'm not entirely sure. I see as many sites claiming aspartame is perfectly safe for you as I do the "silent killer" sites. I think aspartame causes problems, but I'm not sure if they're any worse than sugar itself is. I do know that after I finish my current batch of aspartame drinks, I'll stick to sugar. But that's because my head feels kind of funny if I drink too many of them. I need to check some of my sugar free stuff for aspartame though. -_-

Binzo · August 26th, 2004

The effects of 'aspartame' are anything but conclusive. Like microwaves with cancer, aspartame has been known to cause neurological complications and possibly brain-type cancers. Does this mean regular sodas are better? The key to everything whether it be diet soda or regular is moderation and exercise.

Boltzmann · August 26th, 2004

There're no conclusive findings about aspartame (I don't like it, though. The taste is awlfun IMO).

There've been a few correlations found in small-scale studies, but such are to be expected. Larger studies are still needed before we can draw conclusions. Of course this does not stop websites from spreading the info that aspartame is harmful...

Binzo · August 26th, 2004

Reminds me of the theory; the yellow coloring from mountain dew will shrink your penis. Clearly a false myth.

**Dark Watcher** · August 26th, 2004

Who knows nowadays...The theories about aspartame may be true, but because such a theory can be harmful to many large companies they can simply hire scientists to counter. The same deal goes with cell phones.

Who knows for sure....need an alternative?

Try sucralose...It is marketed as SPLENDA® and is starting to appear in many foods and beverages.

**DarkAurora** · August 27th, 2004

Oh crap, I forgot to post the website before. http://www.dorway.com/

Here's a long article too on the problems aspartame could cause: http://eagle.westnet.gr/~cgian/barua.htm

JanusX · August 27th, 2004

I think I'll stick with all natural good tasting sugar.

**ammoQ** · August 29th, 2004

Sugar makes us fat and damages our teeth, but that's something we can handle. Plus, it tastes much better. For that reason, I prefer the well-known risks of sugar over the little-known riscs of substitutes like aspartame.

Binzo · August 29th, 2004

A recent study suggests some people who drink diet sodas have increased appeitites. This study is true in my case. When I drink diet soda instead of the norm, I tend to eat alot more. This maybe due to the sugar's density opposed to the light feeling that diet soda's makes me feel.

Radix865 · August 30th, 2004

Hey, if you didn't know the everything is somehow bad for your health... I don't think you're going to die if you happen to drink diet colas or take sugar-free products... I'm sorry that your father died but I don't think he died "just" because aspartame...

ChrisRay · August 30th, 2004

Ha I drink nothing but aspartame drink products, I wont touch a regular can of soda pop, Aspartame is a legitimate product atm and I will continue to use it, Also for people like diabetics its one of the best solutions.

Would you guys like to go back to Saccarine? I'm sure if you eat a truck load of the stuff it cant be good for you, Then again, Saccarine was the same deal, Eat a truck load of a day and you'll get cancer.

*eye roll* Conspiracy theories.

Aspartame is actually one of the most heavily tested products by the FDA and one, Aspartame is made up primarily of 2 amino acids found in our current diets anyway, Aspartic acid, and phenylananine, You'd have to consume 125 + tablets a day or drink 15 + soda can pops to be at any risk.

DoktorSeven · August 31st, 2004

You mean this?

Personally I can't stand the stuff. Makes me physically ill. It's just me though, I'm weird like that.

**DarkAurora** · September 1st, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radix865

Hey, if you didn't know the everything is somehow bad for your health... I don't think you're going to die if you happen to drink diet colas or take sugar-free products... I'm sorry that your father died but I don't think he died "just" because aspartame...

I wasn't suggesting that at all. I know that's not why my father died; I just meant it could have made him more ill than what he was.

August 26th, 2004	#1 (permalink)
DarkAurora Back from the dead Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seymour, TN Posts: 3,735	Aspartame, the secret killer A good friend of mine showed this website. It's a site about a poison called aspartame that is found in many sugar substitutes and diet products. My father was a diabetic and he often used sugar substitutes and drank diet sodas and I wonder if this contributed to his early death at only age 44. I think everyone here should be worried if they or a family member eat or drink products that could possibly contain aspartame.

August 26th, 2004	#2 (permalink)
Ryos Revenger of Vengeance Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nowhere Posts: 11,250	Well...I'm not entirely sure. I see as many sites claiming aspartame is perfectly safe for you as I do the "silent killer" sites. I think aspartame causes problems, but I'm not sure if they're any worse than sugar itself is. I do know that after I finish my current batch of aspartame drinks, I'll stick to sugar. But that's because my head feels kind of funny if I drink too many of them. I need to check some of my sugar free stuff for aspartame though. -_- __________________ Sanity is overrated.

August 26th, 2004	#4 (permalink)
Boltzmann Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: São Paulo - Brazil Posts: 7,649	There're no conclusive findings about aspartame (I don't like it, though. The taste is awlfun IMO). There've been a few correlations found in small-scale studies, but such are to be expected. Larger studies are still needed before we can draw conclusions. Of course this does not stop websites from spreading the info that aspartame is harmful... __________________ "The Improved Man will be a king over you. And give women their dowries as appointed." - Anders Sandberg The Hell Law says that Hell is reserved exclusively for them that believe in it. Further, the lowest Rung in Hell is reserved for them that believe in it on the supposition that they'll go there if they don't. - HBT; The Gospel According to Fred, 3:1 - The Principia Discordia BTW, Don't Forget to Desecrate your Quran.

August 26th, 2004	#6 (permalink)
Dark Watcher Coffee Demon Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Darkness, Unknown Posts: 2,897	Who knows nowadays...The theories about aspartame may be true, but because such a theory can be harmful to many large companies they can simply hire scientists to counter. The same deal goes with cell phones. Who knows for sure....need an alternative? Try sucralose...It is marketed as SPLENDA® and is starting to appear in many foods and beverages. __________________

August 27th, 2004	#8 (permalink)
JanusX Nu... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: A small cluttered desk Posts: 471	I think I'll stick with all natural good tasting sugar. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." - Plato

August 26th, 2004	#3 (permalink)
Binzo Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 172	The effects of 'aspartame' are anything but conclusive. Like microwaves with cancer, aspartame has been known to cause neurological complications and possibly brain-type cancers. Does this mean regular sodas are better? The key to everything whether it be diet soda or regular is moderation and exercise.

August 26th, 2004	#5 (permalink)
Binzo Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 172	Reminds me of the theory; the yellow coloring from mountain dew will shrink your penis. Clearly a false myth.

August 27th, 2004	#7 (permalink)
DarkAurora Back from the dead Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seymour, TN Posts: 3,735	Oh crap, I forgot to post the website before. http://www.dorway.com/ Here's a long article too on the problems aspartame could cause: http://eagle.westnet.gr/~cgian/barua.htm

August 29th, 2004	#9 (permalink)
ammoQ Emu author Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vienna/Austria/Europe Posts: 1,168	Sugar makes us fat and damages our teeth, but that's something we can handle. Plus, it tastes much better. For that reason, I prefer the well-known risks of sugar over the little-known riscs of substitutes like aspartame. __________________ If you think my English is bad, wait till you read my Polish.

August 29th, 2004	#10 (permalink)
Binzo Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 172	A recent study suggests some people who drink diet sodas have increased appeitites. This study is true in my case. When I drink diet soda instead of the norm, I tend to eat alot more. This maybe due to the sugar's density opposed to the light feeling that diet soda's makes me feel.

August 30th, 2004	#11 (permalink)
Radix865 Filled with anger! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Finland, just below arctic circle. Posts: 1,742	Hey, if you didn't know the everything is somehow bad for your health... I don't think you're going to die if you happen to drink diet colas or take sugar-free products... I'm sorry that your father died but I don't think he died "just" because aspartame...

August 30th, 2004	#12 (permalink)
ChrisRay MMORPG Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: No Where! Posts: 5,665	Ha I drink nothing but aspartame drink products, I wont touch a regular can of soda pop, Aspartame is a legitimate product atm and I will continue to use it, Also for people like diabetics its one of the best solutions. Would you guys like to go back to Saccarine? I'm sure if you eat a truck load of the stuff it cant be good for you, Then again, Saccarine was the same deal, Eat a truck load of a day and you'll get cancer. eye roll Conspiracy theories. Aspartame is actually one of the most heavily tested products by the FDA and one, Aspartame is made up primarily of 2 amino acids found in our current diets anyway, Aspartic acid, and phenylananine, You'd have to consume 125 + tablets a day or drink 15 + soda can pops to be at any risk. __________________ \|CPU: Intel Q6600 Quad Core @ 3.2 Ghz\|Mobo:EVGA Nforce 780I @ 1470 FSB\|Memory:4 Gig Corsair XMS2 DDR1066\|Video:Geforce GTX 260x3 SLIMonitor:1680x1050\/Olevia 27 Inch Widescreen HDTV 1920x1080 \|CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Black Edition @ 2.5 Ghz\|Mobo:Asus M3n HT Deluxe Nforce 780A\|Memory: 2 Gigs Corsair Dominator @ 1066\| Video: Geforce GTX 280x2 SLI Nzone/SLIZone: SLI Forum Support Mod Nvidia User Group Member Last edited by ChrisRay; August 30th, 2004 at 09:13.

August 31st, 2004	#13 (permalink)
DoktorSeven Insane Linux Advocate Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 271	You mean this? Personally I can't stand the stuff. Makes me physically ill. It's just me though, I'm weird like that. __________________ TITLE GOES HERE. // The Linux Blog Of Stuff Warning: my posts may be filled with sarcasm and/or lies. Proceed with caution. oldskool pc win: 1.5GHz P4/384MB/GeForce FX 5200 running GNU/Linux.

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