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2023-07-14 21:09:04 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Aspartame is in the lowest risk classification for carcinogens, that also includes aloe vera and pickled vegetables; higher risk groups include red meat, hot drinks and the hairdressing profession. To be at increased risk, an adult would have to drink 12-36 cans of soda daily https://monographs.iarc.who.int/agents-classified-by-the-iarc/ https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/whos-cancer-research-agency-say-aspartame-sweetener-possible-carcinogen-sources-2023-06-29/

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• Aspartame is in the lowest risk classification for carcinogens, that also includes aloe vera and pickled vegetables; higher risk groups include red meat, hot drinks and the hairdressing profession. To be at increased risk, an adult would have to drink 12-36 cans of soda daily https://monographs.iarc.who.int/agents-classified-by-the-iarc/ https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/whos-cancer-research-agency-say-aspartame-sweetener-possible-carcinogen-sources-2023-06-29/