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Originally Posted by socalkev
Yeah, it is amazing that a product that breaks down into formaldehyde and other toxins can get FDA approval without any independent studies to show the long term effects of such chemicals.
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I always find these Aspertame debates entertaining.
Here is a quick breakdown of the 3 compontents of aspertame that are toxic.
Phenylalanine, Methanol, and Formaldehyde.
Sure they are toxic, but aspertame isnt the only source of these, infact its damn hard to not consume these.
"Methanol is a common component of the diet, and
is found in many fruits, vegetables, and wines.
Furthermore, the amount of methanol from foods far
exceeds any contribution from aspartame (Lund
1981). Aspartame-sweetened soft drinks, for
example, provide 60 mg of methanol per liter as
compared to fruit juices which contain 140 mg of
methanol per liter."
"Formaldehyde is naturally produced in very small amounts in our bodies as a part of our normal, everyday metabolism and causes us no harm. It can also be found in the air that we breathe at home and at work, in the food we eat, and in some products that we put on our skin."
Phenylalanine is found naturally in foods such as eggs, milk, bananas, and meat.