Aspartame: A recent scientific study has indicated that humans can consume aspartame up to 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. This study was published on July 14 jointly by the World Health Organization and the Food and Agricultural Organization. In late June this year, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic.“ Carcinogens are substances or foods that cause cancer.
Tenuous link
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener. Since the 1980s, this additive has been used in beverages, ice creams, toothpaste, cough syrups, breakfast cereals and yogurt, chewing gum and chewable tablets. Dr Francesco Branca of the WHO said while the safety of the prescribed doses (of aspartame) is not an issue, more studies need to be conducted on the effects of consuming this chemical. FAO’s Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer conducted independent but complementary studies on the hazardous effects of aspartame. The IACR study didn’t find sufficient evidence linking aspartame to cancer. However, a CNN report says “Some of the research reviewed by WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) shows that there may be a possible link between aspartame and liver cancer.” That said, this linkage is tenuous and not as definitive as that asbestos causes liver cancer.
Consume within limits
Several regulatory bodies, such as the Food and Drug Authority of the United States have said that aspartame is safe if consumed within limits. American Beverage, which represents several non-alcoholic beverage companies said.”There is a broad consensus in the scientific and regulatory community that aspartame is safe. It’s a conclusion reached time and time again by food safety agencies around the world.” Some scientists believe that “possibly carcinogenic” might confuse some consumers. However, this classification may also persuade the research community to conduct further research on this issue.
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