WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen WHO artificialsweetener aspartame carcinogen cancer
By Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Jun 29 2023Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. The International Agency for Research on Cancer , which is the cancer arm of the World Health Organization , recently indicated that aspartame will likely be declared a “possible carcinogen to humans.”What is aspartame? After several decades of research on artificial sweeteners to reduce obesity and diabetes rates, aspartame was discovered in 1965 and eventually brought to market in 1981.
Does aspartame cause cancer? After consuming aspartame, this chemical is hydrolyzed and absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. This process leads to the release of methanol, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine. The vast number of in vivo and in vitro studies indicating a potential role of aspartame in the development of cancer have led many regulatory agencies, like IARC, to reconsider the safety of aspartame for human consumption. Likewise, the results from these studies have also supported human studies, which are largely scarce.
Other health effects of aspartame The anticipated IARC ruling will likely raise concerns among consumers about their consumption of aspartame products. Thus, in addition to mitigating their risk of developing cancers by reducing or eliminating their consumption of aspartame products, consumers will also be protected against the various other potential health effects of aspartame.
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