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  • Food science and nutrition
  • Toxicology
  • Human health

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  • Aspartame, an intense artificial sweetener, has faced public concern regarding potential adverse effects since its 1980s approval.
  • Anecdotal reports suggest severe symptoms linked to aspartame consumption.
  • This study aimed to rigorously assess the acute effects of aspartame compared to a control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the acute psychological and metabolic effects of aspartame in individuals with self-reported sensitivity.
  • To compare aspartame's impact against a control in both sensitive and non-sensitive populations.
  • To provide evidence-based data to address public and regulatory concerns regarding aspartame safety.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, randomized, cross-over study involving 96 participants (48 aspartame-sensitive, 48 non-sensitive).
  • Participants consumed aspartame (100mg) or control snack bars, with a washout period of at least 7 days.
  • Outcome measures included repeated symptom ratings, blood biochemistry, and urine/serum metabonomics.

Main Results:

  • Baseline psychological differences were noted between sensitive and non-sensitive groups regarding stress and emotional handling.
  • Sensitive participants exhibited distinct baseline lipid profiles (higher triglycerides, lower HDL-C).
  • No significant differences in rated symptoms or metabolic markers (GLP-1, GIP, tyrosine, phenylalanine) were observed between aspartame and control conditions, or between participant groups.

Conclusions:

  • This comprehensive study found no evidence of acute adverse psychological or metabolic responses to aspartame ingestion.
  • Biochemistry and advanced metabonomics analyses did not detect any detectable effects.
  • The findings offer reassurance to regulatory bodies and the public regarding the acute safety of aspartame in humans.