Diet Soda, Aspartame Shown to Destroy Kidney...

I know I sound like a broken record, but every day I wonder what it will take to get people to wake up and see how dangerous such substances are to health. I often see parents giving their children products containing aspertame, especially diet soda, and it makes me want to scream!

Among the latest reports is this study from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston showing that aspertame, especially in diet soda, can damage kidney function. It's also been linked to cancer, seizures, and a host of other medical conditions that seem to "baffle" physicians.

http://naturalsociety.com/aspartame-alert-diet-soda-destroys-kidney-function/

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Debbie W. Jan 15, 2013, 10:16am UTC

I read recently that diet soda has now been linked w/ depression. I finally gave up diet soda and have quit using artificial sweeteners.

Denise L. Jan 15, 2013, 12:43pm UTC

I read that recently too, but I would be surprised if it makes those addicted quit using it. I'm so glad you quit!

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Tessa D. Jan 15, 2013, 11:43am UTC

I got my brother to give up aspartame by pointing out that it reduces the male libido

Denise L. Jan 15, 2013, 12:44pm UTC

Goodness, males don't want THAT! I'm not sure I've read about that aspect of the problems it causes, but it wouldn't surprise me.

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Linda M. Jan 15, 2013, 1:47pm UTC

I don't like the taste of any of that artificial sweetener stuff!

Denise L. Jan 15, 2013, 2:03pm UTC

It's nasty but addictive.

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Debbie W. Jan 17, 2013, 6:18pm UTC

I've been saying that for years. Hubby finally saw something about the sugar substitutes being bad on t.v. and stopped using them (sure, don't listen to me)

Denise L. Jan 17, 2013, 6:22pm UTC

It's a common tale. :( My ex wouldn't listen to me about most things, but when he heard the same info from another source, it was a different story.

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Olive Rossi Jan 17, 2013, 10:16pm UTC

It is true and you do not sound like a broken record to me. Do we have to get a petition going to get rid of that stuff for good?

Denise L. Jan 17, 2013, 10:22pm UTC

I'm not sure a petition would do any good but if people would stop buying it, companies using it would have to change their ways.

On the plus side, I have actually been seeing news stories about the problems and dangers on the local news lately. One of the new anchors who is a friend of my oldest son (who works at the tv station also) was a frequent diet soda drinker and is now finally quitting. I know he must have seen some of my posts on Facebook about the subject but when it hit the mainstream media he finally believed it.

We must keep educating and informing! ;)

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