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flag Aspartame, a popular calorie-free sweetener, faces health scrutiny over links to metabolic issues, dementia, and cancer.

flag Aspartame, a widely used calorie-free sweetener, is under scrutiny for potential health risks despite its popularity. flag While it's 180-200 times sweeter than sugar and useful for those managing diabetes, studies suggest it may link to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and possibly dementia. flag Aspartame can raise brain levels of phenylalanine and aspartic acid, posing risks to those with phenylketonuria. flag It's also classified as "possibly carcinogenic" and may disrupt gut health. flag Health authorities advise caution and continue researching its effects.

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