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Aspartame is used in thousands of products by millions of people around the world, and more than 130 countries have approved its use. While this site features information about aspartame and its uses, benefits and safety, a number of other online resources provide additional information.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization that provides cancer-related information to the public. The site includes news and research updates on all aspects of cancer, including information showing no link between cancer and aspartame.
American Council on Science and Health
The American Council on Science and Health is a non-profit consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. The site includes information on a number of health issues, including information specific to aspartame.
American Diabetes Association
Diabetics around the world rely on aspartame-sweetened products as alternatives to traditional sugar-sweetened foods. The American Diabetes Association's web site provides valuable information on the disease, patient tools, recipes and more.
American Dietetic Association
With nearly 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. The organization's web site features information on healthy diet, including information on aspartame.
Aspartame Archives
Developed by the Citizens for the Integrity of Science (CFIS), this site features research and links demonstrating the safety and benefits of aspartame. The site is not affiliated with or funded by any food ingredient or sweetener-related commercial interests.
Aspartame Information Center
Sponsored by the Calorie Control Council, this comprehensive site includes detailed information on aspartame and a calorie counter that demonstrates calories saved by using aspartame-sweetened products.
Aspartame Information Service
Developed for consumers from around the world, this site provides information on aspartame's history, its benefits, and its long track record of safety. Information on the site is available in English, French, German, Polish, Serbian, Spanish and Swedish.
Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
A division of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition is responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and honestly labeled, and that cosmetic products are safe and properly labeled.
Consumption of Aspartame
In a few animal experiments, aspartame has been linked to hematopoietic and brain cancers. Most animal studies have found no increase
in the risk of these or other cancers. Data on humans are sparse for either cancer.
Equal.com
Aspartame is the sweetening ingredient in Equal, the country's leading low-calorie sweetener. The Healthcare Professional section of Equal's web site includes patient management tools, an information library and links to other health, diet and diabetes groups.
GreenFacts.org
The GreenFacts.org website publishes, in a language that is clear and accessible to the non-specialist, "studies" on health and environment matters which are faithful summaries of scientific consensus reports previously published by authoritative international scientific organizations.
International Food Information Council (IFIC)
IFIC communicates science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
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