I actually am.
Everyone has been saying it is for years, but I was never able to find any hard evidence despite it being the subject of numerous studies.
I feel kind of naive now.
That's because there hasn't really been any hard evidence. From the article itself:
It has four different levels of classification - carcinogenic, probably carcinogenic, possibly carcinogenic and not classifiable. The levels are based on the strength of the evidence, rather than how dangerous a substance is.
"Probably Possibly carcinogenic" is thus the least supported one one can make a ruling with.
Then it all depends on the studies themselves too. Like one study on sunscreens found that oxybenzone caused endocrine disruptions in mice; when force-fed unrealistic amounts of it. Like what does that even tell us? Don't compulsively eat sunscreen, you could get sick?
The chemical was prohibited nonetheless, because generally a "better safe than sorry" approach is taken. These corporations don't want to face massive class-action lawsuits, so you can expect aspartame to be phased out.
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I mean.... Is anyone surprised? I'm not surprised.
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