Aspartame Information Center - Science and Professional Organizations

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	Alzheimer’s Association
	American Academy of Family Physicians
	American Cancer Society
	American Council on Science and Health
	American Diabetes Association
	American Dietetic Association
	American Heart Association
	Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
	British Medical Journal (editorial)
	Canadian Diabetes Association
	Diabetes U.K.
	Lupus Foundation of America
	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
	Mayo Clinic
	Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
	Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
	National Cancer Institute
	National Multiple Sclerosis Society
	National Parkinson Foundation
	The Nemours Foundation
	U.K. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF)
	U.S. Consumer Information Center


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American Diabetes Association ADA states that there is no credible scientific evidence linking aspartame to any health-related problems for people with diabetes. ADA is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Visit Web Site...

*Massachusetts Institute of Technology* Scientists at MIT's Clinical Research Center conducted a study which concluded that aspartame is safe for the general population. MIT is known for its Nobel prize-winning staff and excellence in science and math. Visit Web Site...
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Canadian Diabetes Association

The Canadian Diabetes Association recently confirmed the safety of aspartame as part if its "Canadian Diabetes Association National Nutrition Committee Technical Review: Non-nutritive Intense Sweeteners in Diabetes Management," which was published in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes. The review specifically notes, "At this time, there is no scientific evidence to support the negative health effects that have been ascribed to aspartame."

Abstract URL: http://www.diabetes.ca/Section_Professionals/pub_cjd_dec2004.asp#5

Diabetes U.K.

Diabetes U.K. is the largest advocacy organization for people living with diabetes in the United Kingdom. They fund research, act as a lobbying group and campaign for the improvement of those living with diabetes. Diabetes U.K. provides position statements on the safety and helpfulness of aspartame and other low-calorie sweeteners, stating there is no evidence to support any of the questions being raised in relation to the safety of aspartame.

URL: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/infocentre/state/aspart.htm
URL: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/infocentre/state/intense.htm

Lupus Foundation of America

The Lupus Foundation of America is a nationwide volunteer organization serving the lupus community, including patients, their families, physicians, researchers, and the general public. The site notes in this question asking whether there was “any truth to the claims being circulated on the Internet that lupus is caused by the artificial sweetener, aspartame?” that there is no credible scientific evidence to support a link between aspartame and lupus.

URL: http://www.lupus.org/education/faq.html#22

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