Aspartame is a "possible" cause of cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) cancer agency has ruled that aspartame, a sweetener found in 'light' sodas and many other foods, is a 'possible' cause of cancer , while another group of experts reviewing the same data said they still consider this sugar substitute to be safe in limited amounts.
The divergent results of these long-awaited studies were published early Friday. One of them comes from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a WHO body responsible for evaluating the carcinogenic potential of substances. The other was carried out by a group of experts selected by WHO and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Aspartame joins a category comprising more than 300 other "possible" carcinogens, including the consumption of substances such as aloiera extract or pickled vegetables.
The World Health Organization (WHO) cancer agency has ruled that aspartame, a sweetener found in 'light' sodas and many other foods, is a 'possible' cause of cancer , while another group of experts reviewing the same data said they still consider this sugar substitute to be safe in limited amounts.
The divergent results of these long-awaited studies were published early Friday. One of them comes from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a WHO body responsible for evaluating the carcinogenic potential of substances. The other was carried out by a group of experts selected by WHO and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Aspartame joins a category comprising more than 300 other "possible" carcinogens, including the consumption of substances such as aloiera extract or pickled vegetables.
The IARC establishes two other categories, namely "probably carcinogenic to humans" and "carcinogenic to humans". Smoking and the consumption of processed meat are both classified as "carcinogenic to humans". Acetaldehyde (from the consumption of alcoholic beverages) is classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans".
The decision to label aspartame follows a WHO warning last May that artificial sweeteners do not help with weight loss and may actually increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and of deceased.
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