Aspartame
Cross-source consensus on Aspartame from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- Aspartame metabolizes into phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol as primary byproducts. — Diet Soda Can Cause Fatty Liver
- Methanol from aspartame metabolism is further converted to formaldehyde in the body. — Diet Soda Can Cause Fatty Liver
- Aspartame is present in over 6,000 food products beyond diet sodas, making cumulative daily exposure significant. — Diet Soda Can Cause Fatty Liver
- Methanol and formaldehyde are the primary drivers of aspartame's downstream harm. — Diet Soda Can Cause Fatty Liver
- Aspartame causes comparable liver harm and metabolic disruption to sugar while additionally generating toxic metabolites. — Diet Soda Can Cause Fatty Liver
- Despite containing no sugar, aspartame consumption is associated with hyperglycemia and progression toward type 2 diabetes. — Diet Soda Can Cause Fatty Liver