Science and Health Organizations discuss Aspartame, false side effects claims

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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National Parkinson Foundation

The National Parkinson Foundation states that there is no evidence indicating that aspartame is linked to Parkinson's disease and that “Aspartame has been approved as safe for human consumption by the United States Food and Drug Administration, by regulatory authorities in over 90 countries.” The National Parkinson Foundation is an organization dedicated to finding the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders through research.

The Nemours Foundation

The Nemours Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and spirit of children and supports the operation of a number of renowned children's health facilities throughout the nation, including the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware, and the Nemours Children's Clinics throughout Florida. The Foundation states that aspartame is safe for the general population, including children.

URL: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/food/question/aspartame.html

U.K. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF)

Aspartame was first approved for use in the UK in 1982 following a review by the Committee on Toxicity (COT), a group of independent experts who advise the Government on the safety of food ingredients. The COT has fully reviewed aspartame after studying all the available scientific information and found it to be safe for consumption. Up-to-date bulletins regarding this information can be found here.

URL: http://www.food.gov.uk/safereating/chemsafe/additivesbranch/sweeteners/55174
URL: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/asksam/foodlabels/asksamlabelterms/

U.S. Consumer Information Center

Established in 1966, the U.S. Consumer Information Center is a point of contact for people who have questions about Federal agencies, programs, and services. The FDA stands behind its original approval of aspartame, and subsequent evaluations have shown that the product is safe.

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