Aspartame (Nutrasweet) can have side effects

[canihelp]

I found this on line & wanted to share.  I have found Aspartame (Nutrasweet) give me PVCs & makes me jittery.  Be aware of possible side effects. Phenylaline is part of Aspartame & is in almost every chewing gum on market today!!! Beware

By Janet Star Hull - Creator of Aspartame Detox Program

Aspartame Side Effects

There are over 92 different health side effects associated with aspartame consumption. It seems surreal, but true. How can one chemical create such chaos?

Aspartame dissolves into solution and can therefore travel throughout the body and deposit within any tissue. The body digests aspartame unlike saccharin, which does not break down within humans.

The multitude of aspartame side effects are indicative to your genetic individuality and physical weaknesses. It is important to put two and two together, nonetheless, and identify which side effects aspartame is creating within you


The components of aspartame can lead to a number of health problems, as you have read. Side effects can occur gradually, can be immediate, or can be acute reactions. According to Lendon Smith, M.D. there is an enormous population suffering from side effects associated with aspartame, yet have no idea why drugs, supplements and herbs don’t relieve their symptoms. Then, there are users who don’t ‘appear’ to suffer immediate reactions at all. Even these individuals are susceptible to the long-term damage caused by excitatory amino acids, phenylalanine, methanol, and DKP

Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure

Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes

Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment

Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors

Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias

Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma

Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS

Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection

Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies

Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

These are not allergies or sensitivities, but diseases and disease syndromes. Aspartame poisoning is commonly misdiagnosed because aspartame symptoms mock textbook ‘disease’ symptoms, such as Grave’s Disease.

Aspartame changes the ratio of amino acids in the blood, blocking or lowering the levels of serotonin, tyrosine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. Therefore, it is typical that aspartame symptoms cannot be detected in lab tests and on x-rays. Textbook disorders and diseases may actually be a toxic load as a result of aspartame poisoning.

Ever gone to the doctor with real, physical symptoms, but he/she can’t find the cause? Well, it’s probably your diet, your environment, or both.

Aspartame is the common denominator for over 92 different health symptoms at the root of modern disease. The Aspartame Detoxification Program demonstrates the most effective way to reverse disease symptoms is removing the underlying cause - aspartame.

I counsel aspartame victims worldwide and have witnessed nine out of 10 clients restore their health by following the Aspartame Detoxification Program. Begin with detoxifying your body of all residual chemical toxins from aspartame's chemical make up of phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol and their toxic by-products, and see if any adverse health symptoms remain. Try the Aspartame Detoxification Program, and within 30 days your symptoms should disappear.

Steps:

Remove all sugar-free products with aspartame from your diet.
Learn to 'read' your body. Begin recording any health changes.
Get a hair analysis.
Be happy with yourself.
Detoxify.
Restore depleted nutrients.
Exercise and get plenty of rest.
Eat 75% raw foods at every meal.
Drink water, water, water.
Get control of your life.

Search SweetPoison.com:

again, this was not my opinion, by from on-line site.  There are lots of them under the side effects of Aspartame, etc..

[viennaustria]

Good post.
Everybody should see that  film .
Aspartame Documentary: ' Sweet Misery'.

[viennaustria]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n-gA0wvi84

You can see part of the film ,or maybe all on Youtube.

[Barbarella]

I cannot take anything with "Sucralose".  Splenda has got sucralose.  I used to get high anxiety and fast heart beat after drinking coffee, and iced tea.  I did not increase the amount of coffee or tea I drank, and therefore could not figure out why every time after the coffee and tea I get this anxiety.    Finally I remembered that I switched from "sweet n' low" to "splenda", but I still never thought that the splenda could caused it.  Just for the hell of it I thought I google it and sure enough I found tons of hits about side effects of Splenda and sucrolose, and some of the side effects listed were what I experienced.  

I stopped the Splenda, no more anxiety and fast heart rate after coffe or iced tea.  

Also watch out for Slim Fast, that has some of that stuff in it don't remember if its sucralose, I think it is.  The Slim Fast bars give me anxiety, and no, I do not read the ingredients before I eat/drink something because I do not want to take a chance that I will "imagine" anything.  However, I know that the "energy" drinks are loaded with caffeine and that is what I'm definately staying away from.

If you google it you will find that Splenda has almost the same side effects as the ones you posted.

[canihelp]

Absolutely ALL artificial sweetners have potential to cause problems.  The best thing to remember is Natural, natural, natural.  Raw honey is a good sweetner for most people.  It has natural healing powers in & topical too.  Honey from the area where you live is best.
Also, I buy fresh chicken eggs from local farmer.  I have two hens now that I hope start laying soon & plan to get a few more.  They are so cute to watch & love their house & fenced yard. (no- you don't have to have a rooster for a hen to lay eggs)  We may get one later though just for fun...

One other note:  some pills have fillers of that Phelaynaline (mispelled) word that I mentioned.  It sends me into a dither!  Watch your labels & even talk to the Mfg. about what fillers are in your pills.  The ones that disvolve in your mouth (under your tongue) might have it in them. Mine did.  

[Barbarella]

You're right! Phenylaninine (spelled wrong I'm sure) is also in lots of soft drinks.  It can in "some" people give anxiety and even raise BP.  I stay away from it.

Canihelp I have a question for you:  What is the difference health wise in "raw sugar" and regular sugar.  I do take the raw sugar now, I heard its healthier than regular sugar, but it takes longer to sweeten or lets say it doesn't sweet as good as regular sugar.

[canihelp]

.Raw Sugar is what is left after processing the sugar cane to remove the molasses and refine the white sugar.  In North America raw sugar is actually not "raw" as it has been partially refined to remove any contaminants.  The color is similar to light brown sugar but it's texture is grainier.

Demerara sugar is a raw sugar that has been purified.  It comes from Guyana and is a dry, coarse-textured amber sugar that has a toffee-like flavor.

Muscovada or Barbados sugar is another raw sugar that has been purified.  It has a finer grain that Demerara and very moist.  Its color ranges from light to dark brown and it has a strong molasses taste.

Turbinado sugar is a raw sugar that has been steam cleaned.   It is light brown in color and coarse grained, with a slight molasses flavor

*  I copied the above from the internet.  I'm sure the less processed, the better for you.  Raw honey is best if you don't have allergy to it.

[Barbarella]

Thank you very much for your help, I appreciate it.

I do use honey, but where do you get the "raw" honey, in health food stores?

[canihelp]

raw honey can be bought in most grocery stores or in health stores, or in produce stores.  In grocery stores sometimes its over by the produce.  It's even in Sav a Lot here, which is a discount grocery.  I also buy it from farmers selling it from their trucks, etc..  We live in a rural area so it's easy to find.  They are only suppose to heat it enough to pour it, but not any more or it destroys the good stuff in it.  It's great for burns--can pour it straight on.

[Barbarella]

Thanks for the info.  I'll look for it in these places.

[anacyde]

OMG what that stuff did to me...I could write a novel.  Most bothersome, recurrent kidney and bladder infections and inflammation, migraine headaches and anxiety.  I will not touch, nor will I allow anything in my home that contains any artificial sweetener, especially aspartame.  And read labels - it's in everything - even children's vitamins!!!!  I get polyvitamin drops from my doctor for the kids for this reason.

AVOID aspartame and it's sister sweeteners like the plague.

[kaobe]

I have been experiencing heart racing, head aches, nausea and fatigue.  Doctors have referred me to a Cardiologist, all clear with my heart.  Blood tests done all fine, urine test done - all fine would a sensitivity appear in these re Asoartame.  How do I get checked to see if this is causing my symptoms.  I have been put on a Bettablocker for my heart racing.  It is improving my headache.  I use Equal and drink Diet Coke occasionally.
Thanks