Aspartame is a sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar but has
fewer calories. Aspartame can be found in diet sodas, coffee and
yogurt. While aspartame products, such as NutraSweet and Equal,
may appear to be a healthier alternative to sugar, there are a lot of
side effects and the potential for poisoning.
Psychological
Aspartame poisoning can cause symptoms that affect you
psychologically. Psychological symptoms impact your mental
well-being and how your moods are regulated; while these
symptoms may not seem dangerous they can lead to poor
decision-making and impaired judgment.
Neurological
Neurological symptoms of aspartame poisoning impact the control
center for your body, your brain. Among these symptoms are
dizziness, numbness in the limbs, severe tremors, facial pain,
seizures, headaches or migraines, confusion, fatigue, slurred
speech and hyperactivity.
Physical
According to author Karen Hanrahan, a wellness educator and
nutrition consultant, aspartame poisoning may cause nausea,
vertigo, skin lesions, ringing in the ears, loss of taste, muscular
and joint pain, irregular menstrual cycle, heart attack symptoms
and menstrual cramps. Physically you may also experience
diarrhea, abdominal pain, painful swallowing, asthma-like
symptoms, thinning hair, hair loss, burning during urination,
excessive thirst, fluid retention, high blood pressure, allergic
reactions in the mouth, weight gain or loss, leg swelling and
bloating.
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