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Comment by craftyguy

> stomach acids should break it down

"should", but it's really hard to find reliable information as to what actually happens since the internet is filled with FUD websites claiming aspartame gave their brother/grandma/cat/chair cancer.

> Methanol sounds threatening, but very little aspartame is needed to sweeten a beverage

Methanol is very toxic to humans, so that's a good thing.

> What's more unclear is whether the sugar-like taste of artificial sweeteners affect the body's blood sugar regulation.

Why would it?

parent craftyguy 8 years ago

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