The Most Dangerous Substance on Earth - Bet you just had some!!!

Did you just finish that Diet Coke? Guess what you just consumed - one of the most dangerous substances on Earth - aspartame. Better known as NutraSweet or Equal.  This toxic substance was discovered by accident in 1965.  It was approved for dry goods in 1981 and for carbonated drinks in 1983. 

Over 75 percent of adverse reactions to food additives are attributed to aspartame. Many of which are very serious including death.  Some documented symptoms include:  headaches/migraines, dizziness, seizures, slurred speech, joint pain, weight gain, depression, numbness, nausea, vision problems, tachycardia, insomnia, hearing loss, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, anxiety attacks, memory loss, tinnitus, and fatigue (by blocking sufficient glucose entry into the brain).  

Aspartic acid (40%), phenylalanine (50%) and methanol  (10%), are three chemicals which make up aspartame.  

 The aspartic acid is an amino acid but will raise blood levels of aspartate and glutamate (the ingredient in MSG)  the aspartate acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain.  Too much of this will kill certain neurons and trigger an excessive amount of free radicals which will kill the cells.   Normally the blood brain barrier protects the brain from excess asparate, glutamate and other toxins, but during childhood it is not fully developed, it may be damaged by other medical conditions and may even allow seepage of the excess aspartate anyway, and it may not protect all ares of the brain.   When these neurons are destroyed, chronic illnesses such as MS, hormonal problems, hypoglycemia, dementia, AIDS and Parkinson's disease may develop.  

Phenylalanine is also an amino acid.  If you have a genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) you cannot metabolize phenylalanine and it can reach dangerously high levels in the brain and may even cause death. Even in persons without this condition  levels can still be raised beyond normal in the brain and blood.  These can cause emotional disorders - anxiety attacks, depression, mood swings etc.

 

Methanol or wood alcohol is a poison.  Whenever methanol is heated it becomes free methanol and the absorption rate is raised considerably.  This will occur whenever a product containing aspartame is improperly stored or heated in a food such as Jello.  It only has to be heated to 86 degrees.  The methanol breaks down into formaldehyde and formic acid in the body.  I don't have to tell you what a poison formaldehyde is!  Its effects are cumulative in the body.  The EPA recommend a limit of 7.8 mg/day.  A one liter soda contains approximately 56 mg.  Methanol poisoning will produce headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances, weakness, dizziness, chills, memory lapses and a lot of other symptoms.

I could go on and on with the dangers of aspartame, just "google" a search and you will find more information than you will want to read. Please stay away from the chemical poisons!!! Splenda is no better and maybe even more dangerous.   Your best bet is plain old   sugar  - it is by no means as dangerous as this stuff.  Try the  herb Stevia. Stevia is much sweeter than sugar and you use a lot less. Much, much healthier for you.    The jury is still out on Truvia.  

Stay Strong!!