Aspartme ??

Question

Is it true that aspartme (found in suger free fizzy drinks) if too much is drank it can damage the nervous system making you a 'vegetable' ?

Answer 1

That stuff is awful.

But anything that is over consumed can cause problems.

It's not only Aspartame, sugar also.

But aspartame tastes like c**p.

I'd rather die of an overdose of sugar.

Answer 2

I have read studies that are both pro and con on that topic only because it interests me.  I cannot touch the stuff - or any artificial sweetener as I am allergic to all of them and they make me stop breathing.  I just stay away from all chemical additives like that in my food and drink.

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Answer 3

It has been linked to nervous system damage.

You can find more on the wiki site.

Aspartame-wiki. in google box.

Answer 4

IT HAS BEEN LINKED TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE,DAMAGE TO BRAIN CELLS.

Answer 5

Yes, My mum wouldnt let us have drinks with asparatme in, i will be doing the same with my daughter, also with flouride in toothpaste as it works in a similar way...it makes me wonder what else they add to our food & drink.

Answer 6

OMGGGGGG  i drank a shirly temple and i had swelling and hives too!!!!!!  i thought i was the only one!!!!  OK  goooddd.....       i agree numba 1!

Answer 7

In the US (of A) all sweeteners have been found to

be CANCER CAUSING.

Do not take any artifificial sweeteners !

maybe a little less sugar overall ?.

NEVER EVER drink cola !!!!!!

Answer 8

Absolutely not. Not in any tolerable amounts anyways. Some people are intolerant to aspartame (equal) and it can cause headaches for them but there are no studies that can show with a regular daily usage that there is nerve damage.

Answer 9

Dont know about that, but I have to avoid it, it brings me out in hives and swelling.