Phenylalanine - Aspartame
Nutrition fact about Phenylalanine in aspartame:
The 1976 Groliers encyclopedia states cancer cannot
live without phenylalanine. Phenylalanine makes up 50% of aspartame.
Phenylalanine is one of the essential amino acids found
in proteins, but I am one of the believers that amino
acids should be eaten in combination, not in isolated
form. Nature provides amino acids in combination; only
man isolates them for processing purposes.
Phenylalanine is found naturally in foods such as eggs,
milk, bananas, and meat. If you are PKU (Phenylketonuric)
or sensitive to phenylalanine, you will react to the
phenylalanine in aspartame. You may want to get a blood
test to check for this condition. Over the past 20 years,
humans have become more aware of PKU reactions because
human beings began using isolated phenylalanine to the
degree it is harmful to some individuals, many as aspartame
side effects. My suggestion would be to research PKU
and phenylalanine extensively. Phenylalanine can be
very harmful to diabetics.
Read all food labels and avoid anything with isolated
amino acids. You want to buy products with at least
eight amino acids in combination.