The decision was based on limited evidence, and doesnt change the recommended acceptable daily intake levels for aspartame.
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used in many low-calorie products like Diet Coke and sugar-free Jell-O.
Aspartame isnow listed in Group 2Balongside things like gasoline, lead, and whole-leaf aloe vera extract.
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For current consumers of diet drinks, this news isnt cause for major alarm.
How Dangerous Is Aspartame?
Some people have turned to aspartame and other artificial sweeteners as a way to reduce their sugar intake.
No one ingredient or food increases cancer risk.
The available research on aspartame and cancer has offered some mixed results.
It is also known by the brand names NutraSweet and Equal.
You dont have to give up all sweets if you decide to avoid aspartame.
She also said that some people can decide to consume foods and drinks with low amounts of added sugar.
For now, they say its still safe to consume products like Diet Coke in moderate amounts.
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