PUR 100% Xylitol Chewing Gum, Sugarless Wintergreen, Sugar Free + Aspartame Free + Gluten Free, Vegan & Keto Friendly - Healthy, Low Carb, Simply Pure Natural Flavoured Gum, 55 Pieces (Pack of 1)

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Aspartame has not been conclusively linked with any serious side effects or health problems in the general population.

Acesulfame potassium is approved for use in food as a sweetener. It is included in the ingredient list on the food label as acesulfame K, acesulfame potassium, or Ace-K. Acesulfame potassium is sold under the brand names Sunett® and Sweet One®. It is about 200 times sweeter than table sugar and is often combined with other sweeteners. Animal studies have suggested that aspartame is a chemical carcinogen in rodents and that prenatal exposure to aspartame increases cancer risk in rodent offspring ( 12). In 2018, the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations even withheld funding (later restored) for IARC over concerns about irregularities and conflicts of interest in the agency’s glyphosate monograph. Frequent chewing of sugared gums leads to dental health problems like tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease. The sugar from chewing gum coats your teeth and gradually damages the tooth enamel, especially if you don’t clean your teeth immediately afterward. Ashwell M, et al. (2020). Expert consensus on low-calorie sweeteners: Facts, research gaps and suggested actions.FDA scientists reviewed the scientific information included in IARC’s review in 2021 when it was first made available and identified significant shortcomings in the studies on which IARC relied,” FDA officials added. “We note that JECFA did not raise safety concerns for aspartame under the current levels of use and did not change the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI).”

Eating too much sugar is also associated with a number of health conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes ( 50). Chewing gum too often could cause problems with your jaw Beverages and drink mixes, such as Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Snapple, Fanta Zero, Sprite Zero, Crystal Light and Wyler’s Light.The IARC has four levels of classification. Each level is based on the strength of the evidence, not specifically on how dangerous a substance is: The ADI in milligrams per kilogram body weight per day (mg/kg bw/d) for the sweeteners in the chart: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/nonnutritive-sweeteners-artificial-sweeteners The American Academy of Pediatrics is concerned about the use of such sweeteners by children, which jumped by 200% from 1999 to 2012. The academy pointed out that it’s hard to tell just how much of these substances are being consumed since one or more are likely in most “reduced sugar” and “no sugar” foods and drinks.