It is a methyl ester developed/discovered by Searles. And?
New size Coke bottles
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thirdmantackle
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What is it made from? And what else did they develop?
It is a methyl ester of a phenylalanine/aspartic acid dipeptide.
Phenylalanine and aspartic acid are both naturally occuring amino acids.
Searle also developed laxatives and contraception pills
Elong
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Linked to cancer mate.
It was suggested that it caused an increase of cancer rates in rats, but never proven, Many tests have taken place since then showing absolutely no correllation to cancer.
http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/1015.htm
Elong
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Not taking any chances here like, but then aspartame wouldn't be the only reason I wouldn't drink it!
thirdmantackle
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Wow, that is one of the most poorly written "scientific" journals I have ever read.
He starts by saying Methanol is a component of aspartame - this is not true, methanol is a byproduct of aspartame consumption. ***Integrity alert***
He then goes on to describe the dangers of the other 2 components.
1. Aspartic acid - The article doesn't seem to mention that this is a naturally occuring amino acid in humans - every single person in the world creates their own Aspartic acid every day. Still think it is harmful?
2. Phenylalanine - This is classed as an essential amino acid, meaining we don't create our own stocks, we have to consume it. And consume it we do, because without it, we would not have any DNA.
Yes, Phenylalanine can be dangerous for people suffering from PKU. In the same way that peanuts can be dangerous to people with allergies to them. Doesn't mean it's the peanut that is the problem.
Why is the author suggesting that these perfectly natural amino acids are harmful? Without them we would die.
If we were to ignore the obvious flaws in the science and just look at the conclusions, the only one which could possibly be drawn is that excess consumption of aspartame would not be recommended. Probably sage advice. However, drinking 10 bottles of diet coke per day would still not be classed as excess consumption of aspartame.
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I am partial to a bit of coke.
Roger Milla
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Everything you can ever buy or drink is bad for you so why do we even bother?
I even hear pasta and white bread are bad for you now!
Point is if you live off coke and stuff then yes you are terribly unhealthy. Personally i drink tea far too much in a day, is that unhealthy?
I even hear pasta and white bread are bad for you now!
Point is if you live off coke and stuff then yes you are terribly unhealthy. Personally i drink tea far too much in a day, is that unhealthy?
Simon Smith
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Simple,
1st Ring your local shop.
2nd Ask them to put aside 12 bottles in your name the next delivery they get if possible
3rd Turn up that day after it has been delivered and proceed to pay for said reserved items.
JOB DONE, AND ENJOY!
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