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Does
aspartame cause weight gain?
Artificial
sweeteners are used by many carbonated beverages and jelly manufacturing
companies. These products are consumed extensively by people across
the world and soft drinks especially are very popular. They are
a part of the diet and no meal ends without a carbonated beverage.
Aspartame is the sweetener that is used regularly and it is used
to replace the common table sugar. This artificial form of sugar
is much sweeter than the original one and diabetics can use it
as a substitute. But did you know that this sweetener causes a
plethora of effects and can sometimes be fatal too?
Aspartame consists of methanol, aspartic acid and phenylalanine
and these chemicals are said to affect the immune system and the
damage is irreparable. A combination of these three components
has proved to be highly dangerous and people are advised against
the intake of the chemicals. Aspartame is used in making mints,
carbonated drinks, jellies, yogurt, chewing gum and candy. Many
studies also indicate that the intake of aspartame causes weight
gain in people but it was found only in a few people. Other side
effects like seizures, panic attacks, migraine, dizziness and
memory loss are seen in people who take a lot of carbonated drinks.
Though these effects are not seen immediately, they develop over
a period of time.
Many people believe that Aspartame increases body metabolism and
as a result it burns down many calories at once. This way they
can reduce the excess flab in their body. The entire theory of
cutting down weight with Aspartame is wrong and it is the other
way round. This chemical induces hunger in a person and makes
him eat more quantity of food. Excess intake of food automatically
brings weight gain and people become obese. Though this has been
observed in a very less number of people, the study is actually
true and you are bound to put on weight with Aspartame.
The Food and Drugs Administration department knows about the ill
effects of Aspartame but it hasn't banned products that contain
this chemical, in the US. This has raised eye brows and many countries
have banned all food items and drinks that are made of Aspartame.
If you experience dizziness, seizures, insomnia, panic attacks,
headaches and numbness in the body, stop taking foods containing
Aspartame. Natural sugar is always good and running behind such
artificial ones will always cause trouble.
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