I am being cautious in swallowing hook, line and sinker the negative news on Aspartame, and I have a lot more research to do on the subject before stating unequivocally that it is a poison. However, I have stopped using any products containing it for the past two weeks, and I have noticed the following:
1. Increased alertness, less brain fog
2. Increased energy
3. Easier to wake up in mornings and get going
4. Disappearance of intense cravings for carbohydrates
5. Able to cut back on Elavil and Soma
6. Sleeping better
7. Better diabetic control
For me, anyway, there seems to be a connection. I’m not saying Aspartame is to blame for all my problems, but it may have been a trigger as I began consuming large amounts of diet sodas, deserts, and hot drinks sweetened with it as an effort to lose weight back in 1985. I’ll be interested in hearing what others in this group may have to say.