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Re: Aspartame - deadly poison! (long)
From: allan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Mar 18 15:11:11 1999
Some artificial sweeteners have also been linked to causing cancer in
animals, and the boxes of sweetener in the States have a warning posted
on them that says the product is a carcinogen. This warning is not
posted on sweeteners in Canada.
Lee VanderWeyden wrote:
>
> Endo Sisters,
>
> I recently received a warning email from a mailing list I was on,
> detailing the dangers of the artificial sweetener, Aspartame ( brand
> names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure). So I took it
> upon myself to do a little research, and what I found was terrifying.
> Through a maze that included falsified research, the banning by the FDA
> of a safe herbal alternative, the firing of at least one governmental
> official and the pay-offs to others in the form of jobs with the
> manufacturer, one thing is clear: a very serious poison has invaded our
> bodies with not only the approval but the help of the FDA. It sounds
> like an X-File episode, but it's very real.
>
> Since many endo sufferers also experience migraines and have been
> diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I thought it would be appropriate to post
> this information here. If anyone would like further information, please
> email me privately.
>
> Aspartame is, by far, the most dangerous food additive on the market.
> Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food
> additives reported to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many
> of these reactions are very serious, including seizures and death as
> disclosed in a February 1994 Department of Health and Human Services
> report. A few of the 90 different documented symptoms listed in the
> report as being caused by aspartame include: headaches/migraines,
> dizziness, seizures, nausea, numbness, muscle spasms, weight gain,
> rashes, depression, fatigue, irritability, tachycardia, insomnia, vision
> problems, hearing loss, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties,
> anxiety attacks, slurred speech, loss of taste, tinnitus, vertigo,
> memory loss, and joint pain.
>
> According to researchers and physicians studying the adverse effects of
> aspartame, the following chronic illnesses can be triggered or worsened
> by ingesting aspartame: brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy,
> chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's, mental
> retardation, lymphoma, birth defects, fibromyalgia, diabetes and
> hypoglycemia.
>
> ASPARTAME CAN BE FOUND IN: instant breakfasts, breath mints, cereals,
> sugar-free chewing gum, cocoa mixes, coffee beverages, frozen desserts,
> gelatin desserts, juice beverages, laxatives, multivitamins, milk
> drinks, baked goods, pharmaceuticals and supplements, shake mixes, soft
> drinks including Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi), tabletop sweeteners, tea
> beverages, instant teas and coffees, topping mixes, wine coolers, and
> yogurt. This is by no means an exhaustive list - check labels
> carefully!
>
> While we are all at risk, Aspartame is especially toxic to pregnant
> women and their fetuses as well as infants and children. While there
> are no studies showing the effects of Aspartame on endo, I think we
> should all be aware of the dangers of this chemical. And you should
> also be aware that Aspartame consumption is not only a problem in the US
> - it is being sold in over 70 countries throughout the world.
>
> I have compiled this information from the following sources:
>
> http://web2.airmail.net/marystod/ (Aspartame Consumer Safety Network)
> http://www.imagin.net/~abredon/links_aspartame.htm
> http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/aspfaq.html
> http://www.peg.apc.org/~nexus/Aspartame.html
> http://hsv.com/pub_serv/aspertim/index.htm
> http://www.vitawise.com/aspfacts.htm
> http://www.2cowherd.net/q/aspart.htm
>
> I urge you to explore this issue further, and forward this email to your
> friends or write your own. we CAN make a difference by sharing
> important information with our friends and families!
>
> --
> Lee V., Orange County CA
> leev@lycosmail.com
>
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