Science, Professional Organizations dispute claims about Aspartame, health side effects

Science and Professional Organizations

	Alzheimers 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


	Science and Professional Organizations
	Industry Organizations
	Consumer Information Sites
	Regulatory Authorities

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.

*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.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Clinical Research Center conducted a study which concluded that aspartame is safe for the general population. Findings are noted here in this section entitled “Study reaffirms safety of aspartame.” MIT is known for its Nobel prize-winning staff and excellence in science and math.

URL: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/1998/aspartame-0916.html

Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic asserts that aspartame is not to blame for brain tumors and notes that The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, the Arthritis Foundation and the American Cancer Society, among other reputable sources, have all rebutted this widely circulated myth that Aspartame causes multiple sclerosis, lupus and tumors. This multi-campus health system is a leader in clinical practice, research and education and is a trusted name in health care.

URL: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/artificial-sweeteners/my00073

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada refutes the claims made against aspartame and notes that there has been no published peer-reviewed research on aspartame and multiple sclerosis which support such claims.

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