Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-10-30 19:15:18 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 5B39A3CD4930CF87D17E604A7C932E9829B55856BE30FF7F8722684A41611D70
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Aspartame is extensively researched, with over 100 studies assessing its safety. There is no credible evidence of it causing cancer or major health issues in humans. The acceptable daily intake (ADI) is 50 mg/kg of body weight. Read McGill on claim. https://www.factcheck.org/2023/10/no-proven-health-risks-from-aspartame-but-also-no-proven-benefits/ https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/nutrition/taste-science-aspartame https://www.healthline.com/health/aspartame-side-effects https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/aspartame-and-other-sweeteners-food https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/chemicals/aspartame.html https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/factsheetaspartame.pdf https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/medical-health-and-nutrition-you-asked/aspartame-possible-carcinogen
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