A Bressler Report released in August of 1977 pertaining to three of the key aspartame studies reviewed by the FDA task force concluded that: • In one study 98 out of 196 animals died but were autopsied until a year later, then tissues in some of those were unable to be tested. • The pathology reports and reports submitted to the FDA had differences in 30 or more animals. • One of the animals was reported alive until week 88, dead for weeks 92-104, alive again in week 108, and the finally dead at week 112. • An infectious disease outbreak was never reported to the FDA. • Tissue samples were unavailable for analysis on pathology sheets but results from the “unavailable” tissue was submitted to the FDA. • Evidence of the diet mix was not homogeneous …show more content…
(Mark D. Gold, 2002) In 1984, the Center for Disease Control investigated aspartame and was unable to find any serious risks or any reported cases of harm. (Wikipedia, n.d.) Reported in 1985, the USDA announced that consumption of aspartame in the United States more than doubled at 14,400,000 pounds. In 1986 consumption went up by nearly 1,300,000 pounds marking consumption at 15,700,000 pounds (Mark D. Gold, 2002) The FDA approved NutraSweet Company’s application in 1992 to market aspartame in bulk form. NutraSweet markets the bulk product as “NutraSweet Spoonful.” NutraSweet a trademark name of aspartame signed contracts in 1992 with Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo. Inc. stipulating them as their preferred supplier of aspartame. (Mark D. Gold, 2002) The patent for aspartame expired in December of 1992 opening up the market to other companies for use such as Holland Sweetener Company. (Mark D. Gold, …show more content…
Even though a normal body temperature is 98.6°F our body has time to absorb the aspartame before conversion into formaldehyde. Aspartame poisoning occurs when we ingest aspartame, it dissolves into a solution and travels throughout the body within tissues. The digestion and absorption process results in aspartame accumulating in the body resulting in health issues. Aspartame poisoning can be serious and even life threatening. It is recommended to detoxify the body of aspartame is the best solution to avoid aspartame