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Aspartame, a possible cancer risk: Should it be banned?

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05/03/2025 at 18:00

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Hello everyone,

Aspartame (E951) has been classified by the WHO as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” in July 2023. Yet, more than a year later, this artificial sweetener is still found in over 2,500 low-fat and sugar-free products, including diet sodas, energy drinks, and chewing gum.

🔹 Why are consumer groups calling for a ban?

  • Independent research has linked aspartame to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • Studies suggest no real benefit for weight loss, and even potential weight gain over time.
  • A 2022 French study found cancer risks in people consuming just half a can of diet soda per day.

👉 Do you consume products with aspartame?

👉 Should it be banned as a precaution, or do we need more research?

👉 Have you switched to other sweeteners or reduced your sugar intake?

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Let’s discuss the risks and whether consumer pressure can bring change! 💬

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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By the gallon, at least 8-10 Diet Coke cans a day and loving it, use to be full sugar Coke but as a diabetic suicidal. Most of these claims are trashed as they feed copious amounts to the poor test animal and then it develops cancer. Next they will be claiming my egg and bacon banjo is cancer causing, damn they done that a few months ago, well we got to die of something. Every week there is a new scare story which is followed later by a retraction, you cannot take these people seriously, butter or full fat milk anyone?

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