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Is aspartame good for health ? as it is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar, is it better than sugar?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

good and bad: There are pros and cons for aspartame. You can decide:http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/artificial-sweeteners/my00073.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/22/2013

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