Although they have not banned aspartame, the WHO has classified this sweetener as "possibly carcinogenic". And it is that they have not obtained convincing evidence that it has a direct relationship with any type of cancer. What is clear is that the abuse of this type of sweeteners, which is very present in soft drinks, yogurts, ice creams, etc. and which are advertised as sugar-free or calorie-free, may help trigger cancer, especially liver cancer. .
In this way, the WHO (World Health Organization) has classified aspartame at level 2 B, which is the penultimate level of risk. All this when they do not see direct evidence with cancer but do see risks because it may have the capacity to trigger it as published in the prestigious magazine Lancet Oncology What has been shown is that if it is consumed habitually and abusively it can cause liver inflammation. In this way, the WHO continues with the recommendation not to exceed 40 mlg per kg of weight, person and day of this sweetener.
ubiquitous aspartame
As in all products, there is a risk in the quantity and although it is true that we could overcome it, if we drink more than a dozen cans of soda a day, aspartame is in many products. These leads us to ingest this product almost without knowing it, especially with the fashion for zero drinks.
Aspartame is in soft drinks, sweets, chewing gum, yogurt, medicines and of course in powder to add it to our coffee, tea or preparations that we want to sweeten. It is in many products that advertise us as "no calories" or "zero calories" And it is that aspartame has a high sweetening power and at a very moderate price, which is why the industry uses it widely.
At this point the best recommendation is not to consume these products or reduce their consumption. The best option is still the most natural, with natural juices or just drinking water.
