No association between Aspartame and Cancer, side effects claims unfounded

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


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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.

*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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Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's site is a comprehensive on-line MS information center. The article notes, "The CDC also noted that there was no evidence supporting the claim that aspartame could cause certain diseases (i.e. multiple sclerosis, lupus, etc.)."

URL: http://www.msfacts.org/article-details.aspx?articleID=40

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute is a valuable resource for both scientists and the general public. Information is provided on types of cancer, the latest treatments and statistics as well as funding opportunities, training programs and up-to-date news and information. A recent analysis of NCI statistics on cancer incidence in the United States does not support an association between the use of aspartame and an increased incidence of brain tumors.

URL: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/artificial-sweeteners
URL: http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/AspartameQandA

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society states that “stories linking aspartame and MS are unfounded” and that “several websites and documents circulating on the Internet are making unsubstantiated claims about aspartame. NMSS Web site offers access to the latest information about MS, diagnosis and treatments, resources for living with MS and Society-funded research efforts.

URL: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/about-multiple-sclerosis/what-we-know-about-ms/what-causes-ms/disproved-theories/index.aspx

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