The elements of aspartame have a toxin link to three chemicals: Aspartic acid, phenylalanine and methanol (wood alcohol). In combination these chemicals trigger a brain chemistry reaction that can over stimulate the nerve cells causing all manner of health problems and cell death.
Sweetness with a sting.
A healthy body does not need all the sugar we are consuming, given that the high consumption of sugar place stress on our digestive system, but is the substitute any better?
The chemical industry has come up with an alternative with commercial sweeteners to supply those with a sweet tooth. There are several chemical substitutes, which have been manufactured and sold as ‘safe’ to the food industry.