“Is diet soda containing the sweetener aspartame "going to kill me"?”
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reader's question. Claim dated 2 Oct 2023.
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What FactCheck.org found
Some research indicates possible negative effects from aspartame, but there’s no definitive evidence linking it to health problems in the general population. It's safe when consumed within certain limits, the FDA says.
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In short
Ask SciCheck (reader's question) made this claim around 2 October 2023. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 2 October 2023. Its rating was “We Explain the Research”.
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