Aspartame-Cancer Link Exposed: Increasing Your Cancer RiskNatural SocietyThere have been several studies over the years that established a link between
aspartame consumption
and cancer risk. But, these studies were frequently criticized as being
too small, only capturing a short period of time, and otherwise not
living up to strict scientific standards. A new study, however,
addresses these concerns and substantiates what the previous ones
already said: that aspartame in diet soda can increase your risk of
certain types of cancer, exponentially. It seems the aspartame-cancer
link has been exposed…again.
The Aspartame-Cancer LinkScientists looked at
data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals
Follow-Up Study for a period of 22 years, including over 77,000 female
study subjects and nearly 48,000 males. In all, the giant study looked
at “2,278,396 person-years of data”, the most of all previous aspartame
studies.
Study participants were asked about their diets every two years.
In prior studies, questions about aspartame were only asked once,
opening them up to error and criticism. What this study found, however,
is frightening.
One can of diet soda each day can increase leukemia risk in
men and women by 42 percent, increase multiple myeloma risk in men by
102 percent, and increase the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by 31 percent
in men.The results are frightening, but not surprising.
Though previous research was criticized for not being scientifically
sound—the findings were similar. Another study focusing on the
aspartame-cancer link found that of 48 rats experimented on, up to 67%
of all female rats
developed tumors roughly
the size of golf balls or larger. The male population also suffered,
with 21% of the males developing similar cancerous growths.
What’s possibly even more concerning is that aspartame is
created using genetically modified bacteria. Revealing how aspartame is
made, an article from The Independent reports that both a Monsanto
source and a Monsanto spokesperson admits that aspartame creation
process did in fact involve genetically modified bacteria.
“We have two strains of bacteria – one is traditionally
modified and one is genetically modified,” said the source. “It’s got a
modified enzyme. It has one amino acid different.”
Stay AwayAlthough there are other sources of aspartame, diet soda remains the most popular. If you were ever wondering,
‘is diet soda bad for you‘, the
answer is a sound ‘yes’. In the United States, we consume an estimated
5,250 tons of aspartame each year, of which 86% is in the form of diet
sodas.
Recognizing the dangers of diet soda, many people limit
themselves to just one can each day. But this latest research shows that
one can is enough to do significant damage. And, switching back to a
sugared soda isn’t any better—researchers found men drinking one or more
regular sodas saw a 66% increase in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
What’s the solution? Quit drinking soda. If you’re in it for the
caffeine, try green tea and it’s many benefits or even coffee. If you
prefer cold and refreshing, have iced tea.
Changing your habits takes motivation and dedication
(follow-thru). This research showing the aspartame-cancer link yet again
should provide the motivation, but it’s up to you to take steps towards
reclaiming your health.
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