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Aspartame: The Surprisingly Interesting Science and History

Jul 19, 2023
05:43:57

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Quick takeaways

  • Aspartame's approval history raised skepticism due to industry ties and flawed studies.
  • Aspartame's classification as possibly carcinogenic signifies a potential hazard, not confirmed risk.

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Overview of Aspartame Approval Process

The approval process for Aspartame started with the FDA in 1974, where concerns were raised about the safety studies submitted by the company. A public inquiry by the FDA's task force recommended against approval due to poor quality studies. A grand jury investigation was delayed and eventually expired. Conflicting information about brain tumors led to FDA investigations and external reviews sponsored by the company, raising suspicion due to ties between regulators and the company executives.

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