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WHO Expert Cancer Group States That the Sweetener Aspartame Is a Possible Carcinogen, but Evidence Is Limited — 6 Questions Answered
By Paul D. Terry, Jiangang Chen, and Ling Zhao Your Health

WHO Expert Cancer Group States That the Sweetener Aspartame Is a Possible Carcinogen, but Evidence Is Limited — 6 Questions Answered

The World Health Organization declared on July 14, 2023, that the widely used synthetic sweetener aspartame could be a “possible” carcinogen, or cancer-causing agent, on the basis of “limited evidence for cancer in humans.” But the agency also concluded that the currently available data does not warrant a change of the acceptable daily intake of […]

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Does Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Really Cause Cancer? What the WHO Listing Means for Your Diet Soft Drink Habit
By Evangeline Mantzioris Your Health

Does Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Really Cause Cancer? What the WHO Listing Means for Your Diet Soft Drink Habit

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the specialised cancer agency of the World Health Organization, has declared aspartame may be a possible carcinogenic hazard to humans. Another branch of the WHO, the Joint WHO and Food and Agriculture Organization’s Expert Committee on Food Additives has assessed the risk and developed recommendations […]

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Aspartame: Popular Sweetener Could Be Classified as a Possible Carcinogen by WHO — But There’s No Cause For Panic
By Gunter Kuhnle Your Health

Aspartame: Popular Sweetener Could Be Classified as a Possible Carcinogen by WHO — But There’s No Cause For Panic

According to reports, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to declare the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sugar and is one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners. It’s used particularly in “low calorie” […]

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Does This Cause Cancer? How Scientists Determine Whether a Chemical Is Carcinogenic – Sometimes With Controversial Results
By Brad Reisfeld Your Health

Does This Cause Cancer? How Scientists Determine Whether a Chemical Is Carcinogenic – Sometimes With Controversial Results

People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause harmful health effects, including cancer. Substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens. Familiar examples include tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos and diesel engine exhaust. To […]

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