Aspartame The Artificial Sweetener 🍬

This Ain’t Food Ep. 10

Aspartame hiding in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, flavored water packets & “low-cal” snacks.

WHO flagged it as “possibly carcinogenic.” And folks still drinking it like it’s harmless.

THIS AIN’T FOOD‼️

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🧾 SOURCES:

1. WHO / IARC Aspartame Hazard Assessment: who.int

2. FDA – Aspartame Safety Overview: fda.gov

3. National Cancer Institute – Artificial Sweeteners & Cancer: cancer.gov

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