From: Dr. Neal Pinckney (hnl03-097.gst.aloha.net)
Subject: Re: aspartame
Date: October 04, 1999 at 19:02:44 PST

In Reply to: aspartame posted by Linda on October 04, 1999 at 18:01:28:

Aspartame is composed of two amino acids, aspartic acid and the methyl ester of phenylalanine, which in themselves are are compatable with a vegan lifestyle.

The variety of myths about aspartame and Nutra-Sweet, the brand name it usually appears under, is almost legendary. Aspartame's most significant danger is for people with a rare genetic disorder called phenylketonuria.

But that doesn't mean it's safe for the rest of us. For more information, see the Aspartame Toxicity Information Center at:
http://www.tiac.net/users/mgold/aspartame/aspartame.html