| Alarming news about Aspartame has raised a red | | | | MANUFACTURED ADDITIVE, which helps in the |
| flag. It seems that when the temperature of this | | | | metabolism of sugar (which would be ideal for |
| sweetener exceeds 86 degrees F, the wood alcohol | | | | diabetics), has now been approved as a dietary |
| in ASPARTAME converts to Formaldehyde and then | | | | supplement by the FDA. Xylitol is another sweet herb |
| to formic acid, which in turn causes metabolic acidosis. | | | | that is NOT a manufactured additive and tastes |
| Considering that our human bodies generally maintain | | | | great. A better alternative to all sugar-free |
| a temperature above 96 degrees F, diet-soda and | | | | sweeteners. |
| diet-food consumers may be walking Formaldehyde | | | | If you would like to read more information about this |
| factories. Do you remember the smell of | | | | subject several books are available: EXCITOTOXINS: |
| Formaldehyde from chemistry? Very powerful poison. | | | | THE TASTE THAT KILLS - written by Dr. Russell |
| As an example, a small amount of Formic Acid, like | | | | Blayblock (Health Press 1-800-643-2665) and |
| that found in the sting of Fire Ants, is a toxin that | | | | DEFENSE AGAINST ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - written |
| can do quite alot of damage to sensitive individuals. | | | | by DR H. J. Roberts, also a diabetic specialist. These |
| This specific toxicity from Aspartame can mimic | | | | two doctors will be posting a position paper with |
| among other conditions, neurological disorders such as | | | | some case histories on the deadly effects of |
| multiple sclerosis. Some authorities are now wondering | | | | Aspartame on the Internet. |
| if people are being diagnosed with having multiple | | | | According to the Conference of the American |
| sclerosis in error. Other neurological disorders are also | | | | College of Physicians "we are talking about a plague |
| in question.. | | | | of neurological diseases caused by this deadly poison." |
| If you, or someone you know is suffering with | | | | There are over 5,000 products on the market that |
| symptoms such as spasms, shooting pains, numbness | | | | include Aspartame. I would hope that the company |
| in your legs, cramps, vertigo, dizziness, headaches, | | | | who manufactures it will take a serious look at the |
| tinnitus, joint pain, depression, anxiety attacks,muscle | | | | potential side effects on human beings. |
| pain, slurred speech, blurred vision, or memory | | | | According to Dr. Hohn's newsletter from Germany, |
| loss-you may have an ASPARTAME related condition. | | | | MONSANTO is the creator of Aspartame and they |
| Immediately seek the advice of your physician. Tell | | | | fund associations such as, the American Diabetes |
| he or she about your consumption of sugar-free | | | | Association, the American Dietetic Association, and |
| additives. If nothing else, try eliminating those | | | | the Conference of the American College of |
| products from your diet for a few months to see if | | | | Physicians, among others. I'm wondering if they are |
| your symptoms improve. | | | | feeling a little guilty. This information has been detailed |
| Aspartame may pass the blood brain barrier and | | | | in the New York Times, but it hasn't seemed to have |
| damage the neurons of the brain. Because of this | | | | a positive effect. |
| ability, brain damage may occur. Imagine the effects | | | | What a shame that the efforts of Senate bill |
| on children. Children are much more susceptible to | | | | presented by Senator Hetzenbaum that would have |
| toxicity given their smaller and still developing bodies. | | | | warned all infants, pregnant mothers and children of |
| Please do not offer diet foods and sodas to your | | | | the dangers of aspartame was defeated by strong |
| children. Something needs to be done in order to | | | | lobbyists. The bill would have also helped to start |
| protect the public. Perhaps as this article is being | | | | independent studies on the problems related to the |
| written, the founders of the product are | | | | population's consumption of these products. |
| reconsidering the negative side effect potential. We | | | | As always, be well, be happy and guard your health! |
| can only hope that this is occuring. | | | | Remember...avoid or at least LIMIT YOUR INTAKE |
| Finally a product called Stevia, a sweet herb, NOT A | | | | OF "sugar-free" products. Please!! |