Key Takeaways

Aspartame is classified as a "possible carcinogen" by the World Health Organization, but more research is needed.

The FDA says it's safe to consume up to 50 mg/kg of aspartame every day for most people.

Alternative sweeteners include stevia and monk fruit.

The World Health Organization (WHO) today classified aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener, as a possible carcinogen. The decision was based on limited evidence, and doesn’t change the recommended acceptable daily intake levels for aspartame.

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used in many low-calorie products like Diet Coke and sugar-free Jell-O. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decades ago, but some people continue to question the safety of this sugar substitute.

The WHO’s cancer resea

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