Science and Professional Organizations

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Clinical Research Center conducted a study which concluded that aspartame is safe for the general population. Findings are noted here in this section entitled “Study reaffirms safety of aspartame.” MIT is known for its Nobel prize-winning staff and excellence in science and math.

URL: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/tt/1998/sep16/aspartame.html

Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic asserts that aspartame is not to blame for brain tumors and notes that The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, the Arthritis Foundation and the American Cancer Society, among other reputable sources, have all rebutted this widely circulated myth that Aspartame causes multiple sclerosis, lupus and tumors. This multi-campus health system is a leader in clinical practice, research and education and is a trusted name in health care.

URL: http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=C367D268-8929-4BA8-8DBACAD0320E8099

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada refutes the claims made against aspartame and notes that there has been no published peer-reviewed research on aspartame and multiple sclerosis which support such claims.

URL: http://www.mssociety.ca/en/research/PC990122.htm

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