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ASPARTAME ANYONE???
Wed, 05/30/2007 - 00:24Wondering if Aspartame also known as nutrasweet, (common sweetener in sugar free sodas and sugar free gum) is a trigger for anyone?
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Re: ASPARTAME ANYONE???
Submitted by aquila316 on Sat, 2008-10-11 - 14:04
If you are interested in this topic check a book out of the library entitled "Treating Epilepsy Naturally : A Guide to Alternative and Adjunct Therapies" by Patricia A. Murphy. She lists several common foods that have been likely and common seizure triggers, and that is only one of them. I thought it looked interesting when I was there, but I had no idea how many foods could be harmful. There is also a whole section of foods that heal in the book as well.
Re: ASPARTAME ANYONE???
Submitted by dk78 on Sat, 2009-07-04 - 13:51
Dianne in CO- Wow! I am so glad I typed in a research on the effects of aspartame! I have just recently stopped drinking diet pop of anykind. In only 3 days, I have notices a HUGE difference in the way I feel. I have found so much research in regards to the effects of artificial sweetners, it amazes me how the hide it from the public. Its time to tell people that it is POISON!! It causes MS, depression, obesity,....... the list goes on and on. I am ready to feel like myself again. I do beleive that Splenda was one of the worst ones for me. Thank God for people telling their stories online!:o)
Alernative to Aspartame: Splenda!
Submitted by juperee on Sat, 2008-10-11 - 11:38
I quit drinking diet colas with aspartame (Nutrasweet) because even though it's low cal, it does still mess a little with a person's blood sugar levels.
However, I do love diet cola, so now I drink Diet Rite brand, which uses Splenda instead. It tastes better and has no side effects (at least for me). It's not as easy to find (no vending machines or restaurants) but most grocery stores have it.
Just sayin'!
I quit drinking diet colas with aspartame (Nutrasweet) because even though it's low cal, it does still mess a little with a person's blood sugar levels.
However, I do love diet cola, so now I drink Diet Rite brand, which uses Splenda instead. It tastes better and has no side effects (at least for me). It's not as easy to find (no vending machines or restaurants) but most grocery stores have it.
Just sayin'!