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YellowtoOrange Jun 29, 2023

Aspartame: Sweetener used in Diet Coke possibly causes cancer, WHO set to declare

Aspartame: Sweetener used in Diet Coke possibly causes cancer, WHO set to declare - Lemmy.world

This should be big - and about time. Studies have known about this for 40 years, and it’s known in some circles that aspartame is quite bad for your health. Wonder what coke - and many other companies that use it - are going to do.

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fennec

Hasn’t it already been proven to facilitate the development of Alzheimer? Honest question - I’m a layman in medicine and just worried about my dad chugging tons of diet products full of aspartame, thinking it’s the healthy choice (as opposed to non-diet lemonade for instance).

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nymwit Jun 29, 2023

I don't know enough to disqualify the studies they cite, but I guess at least these folks seem to be the opposite of industry shills? There is an Alzheimer's section. US Right to Know: Aspartame

The Alzheimer's Association (safely covering their asses) defers to the FDA's approval but does note concerns have been raised. it's myth 5 here

Aspartame: Decades of Science Point to Serious Health Risks

The world's most popular sugar substitute has been linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, stroke, and weight gain. Yet regulatory agencies insist it is safe.

U.S. Right to Know