The International Agency for Research on Cancer identified a possible link between aspartame and a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma.
They’ve been saying aspartame is carcinogenic for decades now. If further research is needed, then why are food producers still able to use it? Seems to me like if they suspect that it’s carcinogenic, that it should be restricted until they can prove it’s safe for consumption.
They’ve been saying aspartame is carcinogenic for decades now.
Thing is, “they” (scientists) haven’t. The general public just kind of assume it is because “unnatural”. Study after study has not shown any effect, with this study being notable mainly because it does.
Most of the claims of artificial sweeteners being carcinogenic come from the sugar industry, if I’m not mistaken. There are plenty of epidemiological studies they show no increases in cancer among populations that consume artificially sweetened drinks compared to those who don’t.
They’ve been saying aspartame is carcinogenic for decades now. If further research is needed, then why are food producers still able to use it? Seems to me like if they suspect that it’s carcinogenic, that it should be restricted until they can prove it’s safe for consumption.
Thing is, “they” (scientists) haven’t. The general public just kind of assume it is because “unnatural”. Study after study has not shown any effect, with this study being notable mainly because it does.
Most of the claims of artificial sweeteners being carcinogenic come from the sugar industry, if I’m not mistaken. There are plenty of epidemiological studies they show no increases in cancer among populations that consume artificially sweetened drinks compared to those who don’t.