In the 1970s, aspartame was having some serious troubles. Actually, aspartame almost got scrapped because it was causing brain tumors. That's right. Back then, everyone knew that aspartame caused …
Aspartame in The 1960s
It's been thirty years since aspartame first came on the market as NutraSweet/Equal®. Researchers warned us as early as the 1960s that this artificial sugar substitute was harmful to human health, but …
Just Another Chemical Cocktail – Neotame
Did you know that the FDA was petitioned in 1997 to approve neotame for use as a tabletop sweetener? Neotame was finally approved for commercial marketing on July 9, 2002 as a general-use sweetener …
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Diet Sweeteners Increase Hunger
Are you or your kids hungry all the time? Maybe you don’t feel satisfied after eating a sugar-free snack or meal. Well, the research shows that diet sweeteners increase hunger. Here's why you don’t …
Two Of Our Biggest Health Threats Are “Made In Japan”
There are two big concerns threatening the health and wellness of humanity. This is a big statement, but all too true. Both of these issues are coming out of Japan. We need to act on some solutions …
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Two Awesome Aspartame Q&As
Is Aspartame Hidden Under Other Labels? Q: Are sucralose, sorbitol, maltodextrin, xylitol, and mannitol other names for aspartame? From Dr. Hull A: No. Sucralose is Splenda. Sorbitol, xylitol and …