Two WHO-affiliated agencies conducted two independent reviews to assess health risks associated with consumption of aspartame, which is commonly found in diet beverages, gum and sugar-free sweet treats such as syrup or gelatin dessert
TORONTO — The Canadian Cancer Society is recommending that people stay within existing daily limits of aspartame consumption and encouraging more studies on the artificial sweetener after the World Health Organization deemed it "possibly carcinogenic."
Better studies, including randomized controlled trials, are needed to determine more definitively whether or not aspartame causes cancer, the study summary said. A WHO news release breaks it down: since a can of diet soda contains about 200 – 300 mg of aspartame, an adult who weighs 70 kg would need to consume more than nine to 14 cans per day to exceed that limit.
In an emailed statement, Health Canada said it will review the research and "determine whether action is needed for aspartame in Canada based on the scientific data in the full reports." Tobacco, alcohol and processed meat are among more than 120 items currently classified as carcinogenic on the WHO's website. There are more than 90 items listed as "probable" carcinogens, including red meat.
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