Monday, April 7, 2008

Review raises questions over aspartame and brain health

Excessive intake of aspartame may inhibit the ability of enzymes in the brain to function normally, suggests a new review that could fan the flames of controversy over the sweetener.

The review, published recently in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, indicated that high consumption of the sweetener may lead to neurodegeneration.

http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?n=84424-aspartame-sweetener

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