Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-01-28 19:24:02 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C0DA0E1225995F1773D4CDF8D1BD8BB52A242F9478D0896DFDF73F8ED431A17A
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Original Note:
There is no credible scientific evidence that aspartame causes “holes in the brain.” That comes from an internet hoax email. EFSA’s scientific experts concluded that aspartame doesn't cause damage to the brain: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/corporate_publications/files/factsheetaspartame.pdf https://www.healthline.com/health/aspartame-side-effects https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-to-know-about-aspartame https://www.factcheck.org/2023/10/no-proven-health-risks-from-aspartame-but-also-no-proven-benefits/ Need to drink ~19 sodas a day to exceed the FDA ADI: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/aspartame-and-other-sweeteners-food
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