aspartame free mixer

Some diet drinks have sucralose as the sweetener, I much prefer the taste of it.

Tesco had a own brand premium diet cola with it, not sure if its still about. M&S diet cola has/had it too.

Get a second opinion? Nutritionist isn't a protected term, anyone can call themselves one. What qualifications do they have? If you have such a huge intolerance to aspartame, how come it hasn't caused any problems up to this point?

tippgod wrote: »

The nutritionist is a family friend and friends and family have always found her fairly spot on.

I know this is how a lot of people think but it's really not a smart way to operate. Lots of people have found psychics and homeopaths "spot on", that just shows how much we want to trust each other and how easily we're convinced of things that aren't true. "Nutritionist" literally means whatever anyone wants it to mean.

How did they conduct the allergy test? Have you had allergic reactions to aspartame before? It would be a shame to go putting effort into life changes for no good reason.

For what it is worth I also find sucralose to be a much better tasting artificial sweetener than aspartame.

Looks to be some evidence of the effect of aspartame on our gut bacteria

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/artificial-sweeteners-may-change-our-gut-bacteria-in-dangerous-ways

Another vote here for getting a second, professional opinion. There's nothing stopping you from opening a shop and calling yourself a nutritionist. Go to your GP or a dietitian for a second opinion.

Also try drinking a smaller measure of quality vodka neat. You'd be surprised the difference between a decent sprit and something like Smirnoff.

Studies have shown artificial sweeteners are as bad for you as sugar. I'd suggest tonic water, with a dash of lime or whatever you prefer.

Lukker- wrote: »

Studies have shown artificial sweeteners are as bad for you as sugar. I'd suggest tonic water, with a dash of lime or whatever you prefer.

No they haven't.

Brockagh wrote: »

No they haven't.

Evidence ?


1. Dr. Roberts reports that by 1998, aspartame products were the cause of 80% of complaints to the FDA about food additives. Some of these symptoms include headache, dizziness, change in mood, vomiting or nausea, abdominal pain and cramps, change in vision, diarrhea, seizures/convulsions, memory loss, and fatigue.Apr 16, 2014

2.Research in Cambridge: Not only does it encourage sugar cravings and sugar dependence, increasing your odds of weight gain - it can also have serious repercussions on your brain function.

3.Aspartame Side Effects

The components of aspartame can lead to a number of health problems, as you have read. Side effects can occur gradually, can be immediate, or can be acute reactions.


Aspartame Information:

Aspartame Side Effects
Aspartame Case Histories
Artifical Sweeteners
Phenylalanine
Phenylketonuria
Message Board Forum:
Think you are having an aspartame reaction? Join Dr. Hull's aspartame message board forum and communicate with others!

Ask Dr Hull Forum
According to Lendon Smith, M.D. there is an enormous population suffering from side effects associated with aspartame, yet have no idea why drugs, supplements and herbs don’t relieve their symptoms. Then, there are users who don’t ‘appear’ to suffer immediate reactions at all. Even these individuals are susceptible to the long-term damage caused by excitatory amino acids, phenylalanine, methanol, and DKP.

Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:

Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes

Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment

Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors

Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias

Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure

Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing

Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma

Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS

Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection

Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies

Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

These are not allergies or sensitivities, but diseases and disease syndromes. Aspartame poisoning is commonly misdiagnosed because aspartame symptoms mock textbook ‘disease’ symptoms, such as Grave’s Disease.

Aspartame changes the ratio of amino acids in the blood, blocking or lowering the levels of serotonin, tyrosine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. Therefore, it is typical that aspartame symptoms cannot be detected in lab tests and on x-rays. Textbook disorders and diseases may actually be a toxic load as a result of aspartame poisoning.

Ever gone to the doctor with real, physical symptoms, but he/she can’t find the cause? Well, it’s probably your diet, your environment, or both.

Aspartame is the common denominator for over 92 different health symptoms at the root of modern disease. The Aspartame Detoxification Program demonstrates the most effective way to reverse disease symptoms is removing the underlying cause - aspartame.

lk67 wrote: »

Your quoting 'Dr' Hull's forum?!?! Sheesh ...

'This web site is based on my experiences, and reflects my perceptions of the past, present, and future. The personalities, events, actions, and case histories have been reconstructed from my personal experiences and professional records. All the facts on this web site have been carefully researched and have been drawn from scientific literature. In no way, however, are any of the suggestions meant to take the place of advice given by physicians. Please consult a medical or health practitioner should the need be indicated '

That from her own page ...


Also you didn't quote this from what I believe was one of the websites you used:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/mobileart.asp?articlekey=81475&page=8

"An editorial in the British Medical Journal states that the "evidence does not support links between aspartame and cancer, hair loss, depression, dementia, behavioral disturbances, or any of the other conditions appearing in web sites. Agencies such as the Food Standards Agency, European Food Standards Authority, and the Food and Drug Administration have a duty to monitor relations between foodstuffs and health and to commission research when reasonable doubt emerges. Aspartame's safety was convincing to the European Scientific Committee on Food in 1988, but proving negatives is difficult, and it is even harder to persuade vocal sectors of the public whose opinions are fuelled more by anecdote than by evidence. The Food Standards Agency takes public concerns very seriously and thus pressed the European Scientific Committee on Food to conduct a further review, encompassing over 500 reports in 2002. It concluded from biochemical, clinical, and behavioral research that the acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg/day of aspartame remained entirely safe -- except for people with phenylketonuria."


See, isn't it easy to post what you want people to believe?

If we were as worried and paranoid about sugar as we are about artificial sweetners the world would be a better place.

I don't want to believe it but like the op, I was experiencing abdominal pains, very painful. Got colonoscopy,endoscopy, ultra sound and nothing found. I gave up aspartame on the advice of a friend, and bingo week later I was pain free, and no other change to my diet? Thoughts? Placebo ....despite trying loads others.

Brockagh wrote: »

'Sugar' is not bad for you either. There are lots of different types of sugar. It is safe to consume them as long as you don't take them to excess.

Indeed, but unfortunately we do.

People wondering why they and their kids are humongous, discounting the 2l of cola the drink a day because there's no fat in it!

Anyway, we all know this and we're going to be given out to shortly for wandering off topic.

newacc2015 wrote: »

Added Sugar is horrific for you. Scientist believe its worse than fat or salt in your diet. Sugar is addictive and causes a list of health issues. Read is sugar toxic on the NY Times website.Anything with added sugar is pretty unhealthy for you

That is simply not true. Too much sugar is bad for you and far too many people likely consume too much sugar. If you don't consume too much sugar, however, it is not bad for you (assuming you brush your teeth).

Is there a chemical difference between 'sugar' and 'added sugar'?