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Aspartame a possible carcinogen, WHO cancer research agency expected to say (www.rnz.co.nz)

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One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen.

(Edit- Question from OP: downvoters, do you not want me to post stories like this, or are you expressing disagreement with some of the people in the report?)

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[–] tallwookie@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

that's ok, just switch back to actual sugar. it tastes better and is completely natural.

[–] exscape@kbin.social 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Natural and safe are two different things. Arsenic and cyanide are both perfectly natural, as is the most toxic substance known, botulinum toxin.

[–] tallwookie@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

that's true!