As many of you already know, aspartame and other artifical sweeteners are linked to many unhealthy side effects. Originally designed to aid diabetics and dieters, aspartame use has been on an exponential rise. The above link is great because it provides readers with a comprehensive summary of the various, and wide-ranging list of reasons to avoid these substances. Many of the highlights are taken from the documentary Sweet Misery. Whether you're concerned about your vision (see the part concerning the possibility of a detached retina) or your weight (see the part about how aspartame disrupts your metabolic processes) this article could be of use.
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Additional Reasons to Cut the Artifical Sweetener
As many of you already know, aspartame and other artifical sweeteners are linked to many unhealthy side effects. Originally designed to aid diabetics and dieters, aspartame use has been on an exponential rise. The above link is great because it provides readers with a comprehensive summary of the various, and wide-ranging list of reasons to avoid these substances. Many of the highlights are taken from the documentary Sweet Misery. Whether you're concerned about your vision (see the part concerning the possibility of a detached retina) or your weight (see the part about how aspartame disrupts your metabolic processes) this article could be of use.
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