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The chemical has been controversial since its introduction, with a number of studies linking it to cancer and neurological and behavioral disorders. People have reported experiencing headaches, insomnia and even seizures from Aspartame consumption.

"High intake of the artificial sweetener aspartame can lead to the degeneration of brain cells and various mental disorders" according to a New research review conducted by South African scientists published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The reviews of prior research found that Aspartame, marketed as NutraSweet, Equal, Canderal and Tropicana Slim, leads to both direct and indirect changes in the brain when consumed in high quantities. Among these effects, the chemical can disrupt amino acid metabolism and structure, degrade nucleic acids, and interfere with the function of nerve cells and hormonal systems. It also appears to change the concentration of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.