Artificial sweeteners and anxiety?

[kellynwv]

I have given up all sugar and stimulants. I think it has helped, but I was wondering if anyone else finds a link between arifical sweeteners and anxiety? I do not like aspertame myself but though about trying splenda.

I have read online that they too can cause anxiety.

thanks.

[dave11282]

Hi Kelly,

I too have given up on aspartame and feel a whole lot better. My anxiety is reduced.

I have PTSD, so I am very sensitive to stimulants.

<b id="quote">quote:</b id="quote"><table border="0" id="quote"><tr id="quote"><td class="quote" id="quote">Two thirds of the population and 40% of the children in this country are using products with aspartame (NutraSweet/Equal/Spoonful/Canderel, Benevia, E951, etc.). It is a neurotoxic drug, a deadly chemical poison, and masquerading as an additive.

The 50% phenylalanine in it as an isolate is neurotoxic and goes directly into the brain. It lowers the seizure threshold and depletes serotonin. When you lower serotonin it triggers manic depression or bipolar, mood swings, anxiety, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, panic attacks, paranoia, hallucinations, etc. It also interacts with ALL antidepressants. In fact, it interacts with just about every drug used to treat the problems it causes.</td id="quote"></tr id="quote"></table id="quote">

http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html


Stevia is a much better alternative, or honey (best in herb teas, like camomile)

http://www.janethull.com/askdrhull/article.php?id=023

Dave