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Aspartame sweetener may disrupt blood vessels, raising stroke risk, first-of-its-kind study suggests

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Aspartame—the artificial sweetener found in everything from Diet Coke and sugar-free chewing gum to children’s medications—may raise the risk of the most common type of stroke by causing inflammation and disrupting blood vessel health and blood flow, according to new research.

Aspartame: Decades of science point to serious health risks

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Dozens of studies have linked aspartame — the world’s most widely used artificial sweetener — to serious health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, stroke and dementia, as well as negative effects such as intestinal dysbiosis, mood disorders, headaches and migraines.

Aspartame is tied to weight gain, increased appetite and obesity

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Science on weight gain and obesity related issuesIndustry scienceIs “diet” deceptive marketing?Scientific references Aspartame, one of the world’s most popular sugar substitutes, is found in thousands of sugar-free, low-sugar and so-called “diet” drinks and foods. Yet the scientific evidence described in this fact sheet links aspartame to weight gain, increased appetite, diabetes, metabolic derangement and Aspartame is tied to weight gain, increased appetite and obesity