Tag: aspartame
Aspartame: can the sweetener cause cancer? Studies leave doubts
The international cancer research agency IARC classifies the sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic”. Why that doesn’t help consumers much – but tells a lot about the difficult research into cancer…
Sweetener aspartame now considered ‘possibly carcinogenic’: any cause for concern? – Health
The International Agency for Cancer IARC has classified the sweetener Apartam as “possibly carcinogenic”. That may sound frightening for many people at first, but in fact the assessment by the…
Aspartame “possibly” carcinogenic according to the WHO, but no risk with occasional consumption
WHO now consider that aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in sodas, is “possibly carcinogenic to humans”, but the daily dose considered safe – less than nine cans, for an adult…
Aspartame classified as possible carcinogen by IARC
Aspartame, a commonly used sweetener for about 40 years in thousands of everyday consumer products around the world, has been declared “possibly carcinogenic”. This announcement, Friday, July 14, from the…
Food: sweetener aspartame could cause cancer – moderately harmless
Groceries Sweetener aspartame could cause cancer – moderately harmless Aspartame can cause cancer under certain circumstances – but should not pose a problem in the usual amounts consumed. photo ©…
WHO considers aspartame, a sweetener used in sodas, to be “possibly” carcinogenic
Aspartame, a controversial sweetener, is “possibly” carcinogenic to humans, the WHO said on Friday, announcing that further studies are needed “to further clarify the situation”. The WHO now considers aspartame,…
Aspartame is now considered ‘possibly carcinogenic’ – Health
The International Agency for Cancer IARC has classified the sweetener Apartam as “possibly carcinogenic”. That may sound frightening for many people at first, but in fact the assessment by the…
Video: Is aspartame classified as a carcinogen?
According to insiders, the WHO cancer research agency IARC wants to classify the sweetener as “probably carcinogenic” in July. European authorities have so far classified aspartame as harmless. The substance…
Does aspartame cause cancer? – Health
The news situation is reminiscent of the rumors that boil up before a football star changes clubs. Nothing is certain, but the signs are growing. The current case is not…
Sweeteners: How stevia, aspartame and saccharin affect gut bacteria – Health
Calorie-free products such as stevia, aspartame or sucralose are widely used and popular as sugar substitutes. A new study shows what influence the substances have on the microbiome of the…