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Can aspartame cause elevated liver enzymes? 6 cans of diet pepsi a day roughly any effect on liver ? thanks

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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Yes: The liver enzymes can be raised by large amounts of aspartame. Try to limit your amount- you don't want an inflamed liver

Answered 3/26/2019

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A member asked:

Can aspartame cause elevated liver enzymes? 6 cans of diet pepsi a day roughly any effect on liver ? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

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