Flashermac Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Huge Study links Aspartame to Major Problems, Sales Drop As concerns about health epidemics plague the nation, demand and sales of diet soda have plunged as consumers try to make better choices. As we reported yesterday, aspartame–the main sweetener for diet soda–is one of the most dangerous ingredients used in our food supply, causing seizures and a host of other health issues. In a new study done over ten years and sampling 60,000 women, it was shown that women who drink two or more diet drinks a day have much higher cardiovascular disease rates and are more likely to die from the disease. In the largest study done of it’s kind, The University of Iowa concluded: “…[C]ompared to women who never or only rarely consume diet drinks, those who consume two or more a day are 30 percent more likely to have a cardiovascular event [heart attack or stroke] and 50 percent more likely to die from related disease. ‘This is one of the largest studies on this topic, and our findings are consistent with some previous data, especially those linking diet drinks to the metabolic syndrome,’ says Dr. Ankur Vyas… the lead investigator of the study. …The association persisted even after researchers adjusted the data to account for demographic characteristics and other cardiovascular risk factors, including body mass index, smoking, hormone therapy use, physical activity, energy intake, salt intake, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and sugar-sweetened beverage intake. On average, women who consumed two or more diet drinks a day were younger, more likely to be smokers, and had a higher prevalence of diabetes, high blood pressure, and higher body mass index.†Thankfully this study comes on the heels of reports of already slipping sales of diet soda, one of the largest aspartame markets. According to Time Magazine: ‘“One reason for the decline could be a growing awareness of the obesity epidemic in the US and growing health concerns surrounding sugar-sweetened beverages. According to Reuters, industry experts say the beverage industry is shrinking under the scrutiny. Even diet-branded drinks have suffered a loss of sales with concerns over artificial sweeteners.†Whatever the reason for the decline, this new study should only add fuel to the movement away from artificial sweeteners. There are plenty of natural sweeteners that people can choose that are much healthier than aspartame. Another important note is that the overall sales of soda going down also means that less people are being exposed to (mostly GM) high fructose corn syrup which carries a whole host of health risks as well. http://eatlocalgrown...-diet-soda.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Not possible...all the "expert" BMs flamed me when I said that aspartame was poison! som naam nah to all of you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Whilst I don't think I've offered an opinion on Aspartame, I do so now. When I was about 14 and tubby, I decided that diet Coke was the answer and I drank many litres of the stuff each week. No I didn't lose weight. I did, however get nodules on the cartilage ridges of my ears, not many, 3 or 4 about the size of half a pea. When I stopped drinking diet Coke, the nodules went away. Subsequently, if I drink diet Coke or anything else with Aspartame in it, more than say once a week, the nodules come back. Not scientific, but now I know about nodule control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include: Eye blindness in one or both eyes decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision pain in one or both eyes decreased tears trouble with contact lenses bulging eyes Ear tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound severe intolerance of noise marked hearing impairment Neurologic epileptic seizures headaches, migraines and (some severe) dizziness, unsteadiness, both confusion, memory loss, both severe drowsiness and sleepiness paresthesia or numbness of the limbs severe slurring of speech severe hyperactivity and restless legs atypical facial pain severe tremors Psychological/Psychiatric severe depression irritability aggression anxiety personality changes insomnia phobias Chest palpitations, tachycardia shortness of breath recent high blood pressure Gastrointestinal nausea diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools abdominal pain pain when swallowing Skin and Allergies itching without a rash lip and mouth reactions hives aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma Endocrine and Metabolic loss of control of diabetes menstrual changes marked thinning or loss of hair marked weight loss gradual weight gain aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) severe PMS Other frequency of voiding and burning during urination excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating increased susceptibility to infection Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all death irreversible brain damage birth defects, including mental retardation peptic ulcers aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets hyperactivity in children severe depression aggressive behavior suicidal tendencies Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Epstein-Barr Post-Polio Syndrome Lyme Disease Grave’s Disease Meniere’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease ALS Epilepsy Multiple Sclerosis (MS) EMS Hypothyroidism Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings Fibromyalgia Lupus non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I prefer to have cain suger in my sodas. Not an expert in aspartame, but in moderation it should be fine. And by that I would say 8oz of diet coke a day. (And I cant think of any diet soda lover that ONLY drink 8oz of that stuff.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 simply drink natural fruit juices with natural sugar content. one even get nutritions, vitamins etc diet soft drinks, diet this that have got to be the most stupid and cruel marketing campaign for the obese sugar companies to increase sales. now sue them to death pls and let est be the new champion of los diet drinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include: Ear tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound severe intolerance of noise marked hearing impairment You can add 'nodules' to that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Aspartame is sold in the hundreds (millions?) of tons per year...they put it in everything! Look at the ingredients of Colgate toothpaste...aspartame! WTF...why do we need a sweetener in farkin toothpaste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Aspartame is sold in the hundreds (millions?) of tons per year...they put it in everything! Look at the ingredients of Colgate toothpaste...aspartame! WTF...why do we need a sweetener in farkin toothpaste So people like the taste better. And it is cheaper than using good stuff like peppermint extract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Not long ago, people brushed their teeth with plain salt or baking soda It worked just fine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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