The food additives committee determined that an "acceptable daily intake" of aspartame is 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Whether you’re a lifelong Diet Coke consumer or you’ve recently chewed sugar-free gum or eaten low-fat yogurt, chances are you’ve consumed aspartame. The ubiquitous artificial sweetener is ...

Aspartame is artificial, meaning it doesn't exist in nature. It's made of two naturally occurring amino acids: aspartic acid and phenylalanine. These can be found in food and your own body.

The studies did not produce a change in the recommended daily intake of aspartame for humans. A food safety official for the WHO said that the consumption of aspartame is “not a major concern at ...