-Caveat Lector- ---------- > From: Hilary A. Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [InTheShadows] Cancer study into artificial sweetener > Date: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 9:56 AM > > From: "Hilary A. Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Tuesday, August 3, 1999 Published at 13:07 GMT 14:07 UK > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_410000/410913.stm > > Cancer study into artificial sweetener > > Many soft drinks contain aspartame > > Scientists are to study whether an artificial sweetener used in popular > diet drinks is linked to an increased risk of malignant brain tumours. > > Researchers from King's College, south London, will spend the next three > years scrutinising the effect of the sweetener aspartame, marketed under > the name NutraSweet. > > Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than normal sugar. It is used in many > low-calorie and no-calorie drinks. > > The research was welcomed by NutraSweet, which said there was "overwhelming > scientific evidence" to prove the product was safe. > > The study will look at whether people with certain genetic make-ups are > susceptible to methanol, a compound in aspartame which some research has > suggested can attack DNA and cause cells to mutate and cause cancer. > > Neurochemist Dr Peter Nunn, who is heading the study, said: "Primary brain > tumours are of considerable interest to everybody because the cause of them > is not known. > > "Some studies have shown there to be a link between aspartame and primary > brain tumours, and some studies have shown there to be no link. > > "This study does not set out to rubbish aspartame. It is a serious study > into whether people with certain genes are more susceptible to these > compounds than others." > > The study will look at whether cells of certain tumours react to chemicals. > > > 'Claims dismissed as scare-mongering' > > A statement from NutraSweet AG said: "There is already an overwhelming > amount of scientific evidence which confirms the safety of aspartame, but > scare-mongerers have continued to claim that aspartame is linked to brain > tumours. > > "We have no doubt whatsoever that provided the study is well-designed and > well-conducted, it will show that there is no such link. > > "The study will therefore provide a further opportunity to put these > groundless rumours to rest." > > The statement went on: "It is physiologically impossible for aspartame to > cause brain tumours because it never enters the bloodstream and thus cannot > travel to essential organs, including the brain." > > Aspartame was invented in 1965 but has only taken hold in Britain in the > last decade. > > > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > > ONElist now brings ICQ Instant Messaging to members > For details, > <a href=" http://www.onelist.com/info/news.html ">Click Here</a> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > InTheShadows is a discussion list dedicated to keeping up-to-date with new technologies, advancements in medicine, environmental concerns, 'conspiracy theories', politics, and, of course, UFO stuff. Discussion is encouraged. Bashing and soapboxing will get you bounced off the list. > > To subscribe send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > List Moderator: Hilary Thomas > [EMAIL PROTECTED] DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
