The surprising side-effects of aspartame, the low-calorie sweetener - Aspartame was developed in 1965 and has become a ...

This artificial sweetener has long divided opinion as to whether consumption is safe and if it's an effective way to cut back ...

and sugar-free cough drops. It is also used to enhance flavouring of baked and canned foods, powdered drink mixes, candy and puddings. Aspartame’s use in food products has been debated for ...

Scientists found aspartame, which has been used since the ... This, experts say, changes the way the body absorbs and regulates blood sugar which over time increases the risk of developing diabetes.