Aspartame=Poison

There are some extremely serious side effects associated with Aspartame. This artificial sweetener is found in Equal and NutraSweet and is used to sweeten diet foods and diet sodas. This toxin covers a wide spectrum of unwanted adverse reactions.
 

Eye
Blindness in one or both eyes
Decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, Squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
Pain in one or both eyes
Decreased tears
Bulging eyes

Ear
Tinnitus
Severe intolerance of noise
Marked hearing impairment

Neurologic
Epileptic seizures
Headaches, migraines and (some severe)
Dizziness, unsteadiness, both
Confusion, memory loss, both
Severe drowsiness and sleepiness
Paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
Severe slurring of speech
Severe hyperactivity and restless legs
Severe tremors

Psychological/Psychiatric
Severe depression
Suicidal tendencies

Irritability
Aggressive behavior
Anxiety
Personality changes
Insomnia
phobias

Chest
Palpitations

Tachycardia
Shortness of breath
Hypertension

Gastrointestinal
Nausea
Diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
Abdominal pain
Pain when swallowing

Skin and Allergies
Itching without a rash
Lip and mouth reactions
Hives
Respiratory allergies such as asthma

Endocrine and Metabolic
Loss of control of diabetes
Menstrual changes
Severe thinning or loss of hair
Severe weight loss
Weight gain
Hypoglycemia
Severe PMS

Other

Death

Brain damage

Birth defects

Aggressive behavior
Frequency of voiding and burning during urination
Excessive thirst Fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
Increased susceptibility to infection
Peptic ulcers
Aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
Hyperactivity in children

Please take this very long list into consideration next time you buy a diet coke, or chew sugar free gum!

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