Crit Rev Toxicol January 2008 PMID 17828671

Aspartame: a safety evaluation based on current use levels, regulations, and toxicological and epidemiological studies.

B A Magnuson, G A Burdock, J Doull, R M Kroes, G M Marsh, M W Pariza, P S Spencer, W J Waddell, R Walker, G M Williams

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The discussions reference authoritative evaluations like the Magnuson report and emphasize that aspartame is considered safe within regulatory limits, with examples such as mentions of 'industry science' and the EFSA approval limit of 40mg/kg/day. The tone varies from citing scientific evidence to questioning individual sensitivities, showing both trust in regulatory assessments and concerns about specific cases, reflecting moderate engagement and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reference official evaluations and studies supporting aspartame's safety, indicating general agreement with the publication's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by sharing detailed links, safety evaluations, and health data, reflecting a strong curiosity about the research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage with the topic by citing specific studies, discussing consumption levels, and referencing regulatory approvals, which indicates moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Given the focus on regulatory standards and safety studies, the discussions suggest the article influences views on aspartame's safety, though they primarily reinforce existing perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener found in over 6,000 products across more than 90 countries, and current consumption levels are well below safety limits set by health authorities like the FDA and EFSA.
  • Toxicological studies in animals have shown no adverse effects at high doses (up to 4,000 mg/kg body weight), and biochemical changes from normal consumption do not exceed typical post-meal levels, indicating safety for humans at typical intake levels.
  • Epidemiological research, including large cohort studies, has found no credible evidence linking aspartame consumption to cancer or neurotoxic effects, supporting its safety as a food additive.

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Crémieux
@cremieuxrecueil · X

Links: https://t.co/fu9iRLgta4 https://t.co/IkWZa48UEM https://t.co/wyGBngJKSu https://t.co/hiqdqLz063 https://t.co/m8SVHYY3eV https://t.co/Azn9iLDQB9 P.S., though I care about dyes less, the evidence on those is also not bad. Just don't inject rats with half their

Apr 22, 2025 · 125 likes · 4 shares · 281,487 followers View post →
Afiiz
@CritterFromMars · X

@santeira Here is the link to the study https://t.co/tEsbFRcNBM

Aug 15, 2022 · 18 likes · 1 share · 1,569 followers View post →
GIBERING BOL ALIMA
@alima_bol · X

"Aspartame: a safety evaluation based on current use levels, regulations, and toxicological and epidemiological studies" par le Comité mixte FAO/OMS d'experts sur les additifs alimentaires (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2002)

Apr 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,913 followers View post →
Aniketh Shetty
@AnikethShetty1 · X

@beatdiabetes22 In what way? Also, here’s the study for its safety Magnuson,B A et al “Aspartame: a safety evaluation based on current use levels, regulations, and toxicological and epidemiological studies.” Critical reviews in toxicology vol. 37,8 (2007): 629-727. doi:10.1080/10408440701516184

Apr 4, 2023 · 1 like · 1,940 followers View post →
Eric ✞
@Celery_Man__ · X

@maxpaynovic @DeanTTraining What we know about aspartame after 30 years is it's perfectly safe for consumption unless you are 1 in 10000 individuals with Phenylketonuria. https://t.co/7blkWwGtSe

Aug 19, 2024 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Nutriólogo Paco Moreno
@NutricionPaco · X

Aspartamo! https://t.co/hdX13Tg7cS https://t.co/b3h6hLsiZU

Nov 24, 2020 · 1 like · 82 followers View post →

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Nazak
@Renkyss21 · X

@Piloooupilou @BonsoirJojo L’EFSA approuve la consommation dans une limite de 40mg/kg/jour Également : https://t.co/ULtDo0i54o https://t.co/2RqW27Mmp8

Jun 18, 2025 · 1 like · 38 followers View post →
Jay VanOrman -Transition to Greatness-
@JayVanOrman · X

RT @cremieuxrecueil: Links: https://t.co/fu9iRLgta4 https://t.co/IkWZa48UEM https://t.co/wyGBngJKSu https://t.co/hiqdqLz063 https://t.…

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Lamin yus
@LaminYus5 · X

RT @cremieuxrecueil: Links: https://t.co/fu9iRLgta4 https://t.co/IkWZa48UEM https://t.co/wyGBngJKSu https://t.co/hiqdqLz063 https://t.…

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Jourmungand
@Jourmnungand · X

RT @cremieuxrecueil: Links: https://t.co/fu9iRLgta4 https://t.co/IkWZa48UEM https://t.co/wyGBngJKSu https://t.co/hiqdqLz063 https://t.…

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Maria
@mariaforx · X

RT @cremieuxrecueil: Links: https://t.co/fu9iRLgta4 https://t.co/IkWZa48UEM https://t.co/wyGBngJKSu https://t.co/hiqdqLz063 https://t.…

Apr 23, 2025 · 4 shares · 809 followers View post →
Crémieux
@cremieuxrecueil · X

Links: https://t.co/fu9iRLgta4 https://t.co/IkWZa48UEM https://t.co/wyGBngJKSu https://t.co/hiqdqLz063 https://t.co/m8SVHYY3eV https://t.co/Azn9iLDQB9 P.S., though I care about dyes less, the evidence on those is also not bad. Just don't inject rats with half their

Apr 22, 2025 · 125 likes · 4 shares · 281,487 followers View post →
Jb Depinay
@jib7500 · X

@StphaneGuay5 Aspartame: a safety evaluation based on current use levels, regulations, and toxicological and epidemiological studies B A Magnuson, G A Burdock, J Doull, R M Kroes, G M Marsh, M W Pariza, P S Spencer, W J Waddell, R Walker, G M Williams

Jan 15, 2025 · 1,241 followers View post →
Eric ✞
@Celery_Man__ · X

@maxpaynovic @DeanTTraining What we know about aspartame after 30 years is it's perfectly safe for consumption unless you are 1 in 10000 individuals with Phenylketonuria. https://t.co/7blkWwGtSe

Aug 19, 2024 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Justsee
@justsee · X

@drg1985 @kernel_saunders Oh, I forgot to share the Ajinomoto Safety Evaluation from Magnuson, Burdock et al. Not wanting to spoil it, but the 100% industry science

Jun 29, 2023 · 598 followers View post →
GIBERING BOL ALIMA
@alima_bol · X

"Aspartame: a safety evaluation based on current use levels, regulations, and toxicological and epidemiological studies" par le Comité mixte FAO/OMS d'experts sur les additifs alimentaires (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2002)

Apr 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,913 followers View post →
Aniketh Shetty
@AnikethShetty1 · X

@beatdiabetes22 In what way? Also, here’s the study for its safety Magnuson,B A et al “Aspartame: a safety evaluation based on current use levels, regulations, and toxicological and epidemiological studies.” Critical reviews in toxicology vol. 37,8 (2007): 629-727. doi:10.1080/10408440701516184

Apr 4, 2023 · 1 like · 1,940 followers View post →
Sadventures
@Sadventures69 · X

@Dee65432 @ralphkaz @elonmusk @TrungTPhan https://t.co/ruW9kqt0WI

Nov 30, 2022 · 4 followers View post →
Afiiz
@CritterFromMars · X

@santeira Here is the link to the study https://t.co/tEsbFRcNBM

Aug 15, 2022 · 18 likes · 1 share · 1,569 followers View post →
Iba
@ChoripanyBayes · X

@joacoalvarez912 @mesch Epa! Nos quedamos sin argumentos y recurrimos al insulto? El edulcorante de la coca zero es aspartamo (o al menos lo era la última vez que me fijé) https://t.co/CVKYFHVeYF https://t.co/51Nlj8tEpi https://t.co/DwxzYyXHBf

Mar 7, 2022 · 116 followers View post →
b_g
@beyond_garde · X

@AviBittMD @nutrition_facts If sample was limited to users only (i.e. everything above 0th percentile is higher than 0 mg/kg), we would obviously see smaller number. But sample was based on “data that were collected for all respondents in the food survey” https://t.co/RXFSWiHPYq

Feb 9, 2021 · 71 followers View post →
b_g
@beyond_garde · X

Some individuals may suffer even consuming less than 25 mg. as shown in the video. Furthermore, according to https://t.co/RXFSWiHPYq 99th percentile can be as high as 34 mg, if it is indeed true, 1-5% can consume as high as 25 mg, we are talking about millions in USA alone. https://t.co/hOyAFqHNSt

Feb 8, 2021 · 71 followers View post →
Nutriólogo Paco Moreno
@NutricionPaco · X

Aspartamo! https://t.co/hdX13Tg7cS https://t.co/b3h6hLsiZU

Nov 24, 2020 · 1 like · 82 followers View post →
Enrique Agüero M.D.
@e_aguerof · X

@KobeGameplay El aspartame es seguro: https://t.co/EWdfL2wIk2

Nov 9, 2019 · 109 followers View post →