Question 1

can aspartame cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

The FDA: List of 92 aspartame-related symptoms (complaints) did not include constipation.

Question 2

how much aspartame does it take to cause cancer?

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Can't: There is an elaborate disinformation campaign about aspartame. Someone more cynical than I am would think perhaps the sugar and corn syrup industries are behind it. Aspartame is not a mutagen capable of damaging dna; real carcinogens are. Examine the tone of these folks' claims & lack of any scientific papers -- they're not real truth-seekers; or ask you local biochemistry teacher.

Question 3

can stevia cause sugar cravings, like aspartame and sugar do?

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Sorry: But none of the artificial sweeteners cause sugar cravings -- you just like sweet things and are probably overweight and Insulin resistant because of it. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 4

are there any studies or suspicions that aspartame can cause or exaserbate phimosis?

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No there hasn't: As far as I know. This would require a double blinded prospective study of significant # of men, 1/2 who consumed aspartane on regular basis &amp; 1/2 who don't. Can see no reason why phimosis could be caused by aspartane. Would seriously question anyone who has made such claims. Unfortunately, there are all too many false assertions made about such occurrences i.e. from vaccines. Always question!

Question 5

can aspartame cause bladder cancer?

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No: There is no evidence for that.

Question 6

can aspartame cause neurological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I had a patient who drank 1-2 gallons of diet soda every day and had a pretty bad peripheral neuropathy. When he cut back, his symptoms improved.

Question 7

help! can aspartame cause vaginal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

No there is no evide: There is no evidence that aspartame can cause vaginal bleeding.

Question 8

does aspartame cause male sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

No: No conclusive studies have shown this.

Question 9

how can aspartame cause cancer and infertility?

Accepted Answer

Aspartame: Is not linked conclusively to infertility, in other words "it doesn't." I do not keep up with cancer literature as much, but i don't know of any conclusive links; perhaps another doctor can elaborate more on that side.

Question 10

can aspartame cause excessive flatulence?

Accepted Answer

No: Aspartame is just a protein. It doesn't cause flatulence, although if you eat high carbohydrate foods and too much food, you can develop gas. You can also swallow air if you eat rapidly. Since you're already on omeprazole, you must have had some GI problems already in your past.

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