Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev September 2006 PMID 16985027

Consumption of aspartame-containing beverages and incidence of hematopoietic and brain malignancies.

Unhee Lim, Amy F Subar, Traci Mouw, Patricia Hartge, Lindsay M Morton, Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, David Campbell, Albert R Hollenbeck, Arthur Schatzkin

Mentions

56
Peak: 5 in Jun 2023
across 5 sources since Jul 2021

Extended reach

193,452
potential audience

Total likes

118

Video views

1,050

Mentions per month

Jul 2021 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News24 articles
  • X / Twitter13 posts
  • Facebook11 posts
  • Blogs6 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions are characterized by a mix of skepticism and scientific referencing, with some posters dismissing concerns about aspartame by citing cohort studies, while others dismiss the entire debate as misinformation or challenge the credibility of sources. The tone ranges from dismissive to investigative, with examples like citing a 2006 study or mentioning long-term follow-ups, which reflect moderate engagement and interest but limited consensus or impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed support and skepticism toward the study, with some dismissing concerns and others referencing scientific research to support their claims.

InterestModerate interest

The group demonstrates a moderate level of curiosity, especially when citing specific studies or data, but some dismiss the topic as unimportant or misrepresented.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage with detailed references to research studies, citations, and arguments, indicating a moderate depth of discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall discourse does not suggest a significant shift in opinions or widespread influence but highlights ongoing debates in social and scientific contexts.

Abstract in brief

  • In a large prospective study involving over 474,000 adults, researchers found no evidence that consuming aspartame-containing beverages increases the risk of hematopoietic cancers or malignant brain cancers like gliomas.
  • Animal studies have shown mixed results, with some indicating potential links to cancers, but human data remain limited and inconclusive.
  • Overall, the study suggests that typical consumption levels of aspartame do not elevate the risk of these specific cancers.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Health Nerd
@GidMK · X

8/n There have been similar findings for pancreatic cancer: https://t.co/W4JktG3jLz NHL, myelomas, and lymphomas: https://t.co/PGhhOuGwcF And hematopoietic cancer/glioma: https://t.co/63m6hSkolp

Jun 29, 2023 · 50 likes · 4 shares · 74,469 followers View post →
Kate
@WayToSkateKate · X

@Tsarina0Tsnark @AveryBa68752542 Unhee Lim, Amy F. Subar, Traci Mouw, Patricia Hartge, Lindsay M. Morton, Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, David Campbell, Albert R. Hollenbeck and Arthur Schatzkin DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-06-0203 Published September 2006

Sep 17, 2021 · 1 like · 1,398 followers View post →
Mike Howard
@lean_minded · X

@AWojnarowski1 @thalesnemo @SentientBlobBob @DereckChildres @KenDBerryMD Cancer? nope. no association between higher doses of aspartame + incidence of the main subtypes of lymphoid cancers, non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes or non-lymphoid leukaemia, in two prospective cohort studies with up to 10 years of follow-up (n=473 984). https://t.co/hGWfwymASS

Oct 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1,361 followers View post →
diannel
@diannel3946 · X

@TheRantSupply @romanianbeam @Alkemyst707 @Reuters Here is a study from 2006 https://t.co/AqICJEEjRD

Jun 29, 2023 · 1 like · 59 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa · X

@blah_bering just by pasting random pubmed abstract you don't become brave. Next time come and debate me live on space with your black protesting dp. and read this as well https://t.co/E2INnCJrI8

Jul 9, 2021 · 99,464 followers View post →
outerspacetaste
@outerspacetaste · X

RT @GidMK: 8/n There have been similar findings for pancreatic cancer: https://t.co/W4JktG3jLz NHL, myelomas, and lymphomas: https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2023 · 4 shares · 5,080 followers View post →

All mentions

The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Health

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin are commonly used as sugar alternatives, but they may promote cravings, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. This video examines scientific evidence regarding their health…

Shelium · Jun 25, 2022 348 views
Doctor Gashclot
@gashclothealer · X

@thehealthb0t Aspartame causes malignant brain tumors. https://t.co/qxA7vQx3Ar "Readers adding context" often share strategies that encourage people to cause themselves harm. Aspartame will harm you. https://t.co/UqijuwWqyU

Jan 28, 2025 · 92 followers View post →
AltoidOverdose
@altoidoverdose · X

@casa_after_dark There's literally no link between aspartame and cancer unless you spend too much time listening to heterodox TikTok nutritionists https://t.co/B0kRXlak5G

Jun 6, 2024 · 941 followers View post →
Mike Howard
@lean_minded · X

@JaxTheDoon @JustFinchALZ @robertlufkinmd no association between consumption of higher doses of aspartame and incidence of the main subtypes of lymphoid cancers, non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes/non-lymphoid leukaemia, in two prospective cohort studies with up to 10 yrs of follow-up (n=473 984). https://t.co/hGWfwymASS

Jul 15, 2023 · 1,361 followers View post →
Guy Nachshon
@guyTheWiser · X

@TomerAvital1 זה אכן מספר גדול יותר, אבל השאלה היא עד כמה הוא משמעותי? בגדול - לא נראה שזה באמת גורם לסרטן. מחקרים שמראים כי לא גורם: https://t.co/Y10VAIheUj https://t.co/oDsN5TQH9M https://t.co/KBFxAeKHXn https://t.co/yXpdLqpUTD https://t.co/jzcFupcV6q https://t.co/fusbse43NO

Jul 1, 2023 · 29 followers View post →
Ruchi Angrish (She/Her/Hers)
@RuchiAngrish · X

RT @GidMK: 8/n There have been similar findings for pancreatic cancer: https://t.co/W4JktG3jLz NHL, myelomas, and lymphomas: https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2023 · 4 shares · 4,693 followers View post →
outerspacetaste
@outerspacetaste · X

RT @GidMK: 8/n There have been similar findings for pancreatic cancer: https://t.co/W4JktG3jLz NHL, myelomas, and lymphomas: https://t.co…

Jun 29, 2023 · 4 shares · 5,080 followers View post →
Health Nerd
@GidMK · X

8/n There have been similar findings for pancreatic cancer: https://t.co/W4JktG3jLz NHL, myelomas, and lymphomas: https://t.co/PGhhOuGwcF And hematopoietic cancer/glioma: https://t.co/63m6hSkolp

Jun 29, 2023 · 50 likes · 4 shares · 74,469 followers View post →
diannel
@diannel3946 · X

@TheRantSupply @romanianbeam @Alkemyst707 @Reuters Here is a study from 2006 https://t.co/AqICJEEjRD

Jun 29, 2023 · 1 like · 59 followers View post →
diannel
@diannel3946 · X

@justsee @drg1985 They knew! Here is a study from 2006 https://t.co/AqICJEEjRD

Jun 29, 2023 · 59 followers View post →
Pamela Sund
@SundPamela · X

@Piliriqatigiinn @VERBAL_CHANCLA It's all made in China; did you know that. And there is ample research about the dangers. Do your research; here is but one scientific study: https://t.co/j8QCu5Uonp

Nov 28, 2022 · 3,372 followers View post →
Mike Howard
@lean_minded · X

@AWojnarowski1 @thalesnemo @SentientBlobBob @DereckChildres @KenDBerryMD Cancer? nope. no association between higher doses of aspartame + incidence of the main subtypes of lymphoid cancers, non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes or non-lymphoid leukaemia, in two prospective cohort studies with up to 10 years of follow-up (n=473 984). https://t.co/hGWfwymASS

Oct 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1,361 followers View post →
Kate
@WayToSkateKate · X

@Tsarina0Tsnark @AveryBa68752542 Unhee Lim, Amy F. Subar, Traci Mouw, Patricia Hartge, Lindsay M. Morton, Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, David Campbell, Albert R. Hollenbeck and Arthur Schatzkin DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-06-0203 Published September 2006

Sep 17, 2021 · 1 like · 1,398 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa · X

@blah_bering just by pasting random pubmed abstract you don't become brave. Next time come and debate me live on space with your black protesting dp. and read this as well https://t.co/E2INnCJrI8

Jul 9, 2021 · 99,464 followers View post →