After In-Depth Research, the WHO and IARC Labeled Aspartame as Potentially Carcinogenic

A major finding was released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). Highly anticipated results of the findings were announced on July 14th, 2023, regarding the use of Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener used in diet sodas and other carbonated beverages. The IARC, a subsidiary of the World Health Organization (WHO), conducted an assessment from June 6-13, 2023, to ascertain the potential risks of aspartame as a possible carcinogen. Simultaneously, the JECFA—another committee under the WHO—has been conducting a … Continue reading After In-Depth Research, the WHO and IARC Labeled Aspartame as Potentially Carcinogenic