Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used in many drinks and dietary foods. If you wonder if it’s safe for consumption, here are the essential information you need to know.
What is aspartame?
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar and is used to sweeten foods and drinks without adding additional calories.
Are there any health risks?
The Common Committee for food additives (JECFA) believes that aspartame is safe for consumption and an adult of 70 kilograms should consume more than 9-14 doses, that is, between 3 and 4.5 liters of soft drinks with aspartame in one day to overcome the recommended daily dose.
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is commonly used to sweeten foods and beverages without adding extra calories, making it popular in products labeled «diet» or «sugar-free.»
Are There Any Health Risks?
According to the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), aspartame is considered safe for consumption when used within the recommended limits. For an average adult weighing 70 kilograms (about 154 pounds), one would need to consume more than 9 to 14 servings per day — equivalent to approximately 3 to 4.5 liters of aspartame-sweetened soft drinks — to exceed the acceptable daily intake (ADI).
In normal dietary use, it is very unlikely to reach such levels, so moderate consumption poses no health risk for the general population.
Disputes and studies.
The international agency for cancer research (IARC) has classified aspartame as «possible carcinogenic possible» (group 2b), based on limited tests of the risk of liver cancer. It is important to know that these classifications are based on the strength of the evidence of the possibility of something to cause cancer in humans.
The classification of group 2b is the third of four levels and is used when there is limited but not convincing tests, for the prevalence of cancer among humans or convincing evidence for laboratory animals, but not both.
The administration for food and medicines in the United States (FDA) does not agree with Iarc and believes that aspartame is safe in the approved conditions. Health Canada and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have reached similar conclusions.
How does Icar rank the risks?
- Group 1 – Carcinogen for people. In this group there is smoke, alcohol and transformed meat.
- Gripa 2a – Probably carcinogen for people. This is where the red meat falls.
- Group 2B – Possible carcinogen for people. Aspartame was placed here, together with other substances such as Aloe Vera.
- Group 3 – not classifiable in terms of carcinogenicity in humans. This includes most substances.
How Does IARC Classify Carcinogenic Risks?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of the World Health Organization (WHO), evaluates and classifies substances based on their potential to cause cancer in humans. Here’s how the classification system works:
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Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans
There is sufficient evidence that the substance causes cancer in humans. Examples include tobacco smoke, alcohol, and processed meats (such as bacon or sausages). -
Group 2A: Probably carcinogenic to humans
There is limited evidence in humans but sufficient evidence in animals. This group includes red meat, certain types of pesticides, and shift work involving circadian disruption. -
Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans
There is limited evidence in humans and less-than-sufficient evidence in animals. Aspartame was placed in this category, along with substances like Aloe vera (whole leaf extract) and pickled vegetables in some regions. -
Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity in humans
There is insufficient evidence to determine whether the substance causes cancer. Most substances fall into this category due to a lack of conclusive research.
Conclusion.
Aspartame is considered safe by most health authorities if consumed in reasonable quantities. Although there are some disputes, for most people, it remains an effective option to reduce sugar and calories. If you are worried about your health, moderation is the key.
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