Direct and indirect cellular effects of aspartame on the brain.

P Humphries, E Pretorius, H Naudé

April 2008

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions reveal a strong consensus that aspartame poses serious health risks, with posts mentioning scientific papers, links to neurological disorders, and historical political influence, all supported by urgent language and references to studies, which reinforce high interest and perceived impact.

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Agreement
 Strong disagreement

Most discussions express strong concern or suspicion about the harmful effects of aspartame, indicating significant disagreement with industry claims of safety.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Posts show high interest, with many referencing detailed research, potential health risks, and historical political connections, reflecting deep engagement.

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Engagement
 High engagement

Discussions cite scientific studies, link to health issues like neurological damage and diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and debate regulatory implications, indicating active involvement.

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Impact
 High level of impact

The conversations suggest that awareness of these findings could influence public perception and policy, highlighting the potential societal impact of the research.

Social Mentions

YouTube

7 Videos

Facebook

30 Posts

Twitter

23 Posts

Blogs

5 Articles

News

15 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

806

Total Likes

186

Extended Reach

215,853

Social Features

80

Timeline: Posts about article

Top Social Media Posts

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Aspartame is made up of phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol; these components can influence neurotransmitter regulation and excitatory processes in the brain, with methanol converting into toxic compounds.
  • Consumption of aspartame has been linked to neurological and behavioral issues such as headaches, insomnia, and seizures, potentially due to disruptions in brain catecholamine levels like norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine.
  • The study suggests that excessive intake of aspartame could contribute to the development of mental disorders and impair learning and emotional functions by affecting cellular processes in the brain.]