Posted by saturn on April 29, 2007, at 12:34:22
In reply to Re: Aspartame - anybody quit and feel better? » mattdds, posted by saturn on April 29, 2007, at 12:27:31
> Hi Matt. I know how you feel. It's really difficult to get the real lowdown. I've done similar research w/ aspartame and am currently ambivalent re: flouride.
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> I've cut out aspartame and honestly can't say I notice a significant difference. I can't say I felt great while using aspartame either. I've been off of it for perhaps 2 months and don't intend to start drinking it again...but I wouldn't be afraid to either.
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> Good luck...Peace...Saturn.
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>Just fyi also, Matt...the reason I don't intend return to aspartame is because if I'm not mistaken aspartame significantly raises phenylalanine concentrations in the brain, which in turn inhibits tyrosine hydroxylase-- which is needed to produce catecholamines.
So if this is correct I can at least see a definite theoretical basis for effects on mood and cognition.
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