Category Archives: Phenylalanine

Aspartame and Glucose: Bad Combination?

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Although the dangers of aspartame are well known to the public, the scientific community appears reluctant to research the biochemistry and neurophysiology of the sweetener. The reason for this is quite simple. The food industry is very powerful and rich … Continue reading →

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Aspartame is Carcinogenic?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The current obesity epidemic has increased the popularity of artificial sweeteners and the food manufacturers have not been slow to expand their use. In particular, the popularity of aspartame (L-α-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester) sweetened beverages has increased in recent decades. Aspartame … Continue reading →

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Alternative to Aspartame?

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Aspartame may be detrimental to health in those sensitive to its effects. The problem with aspartame is that it contains a molecule of L-phenylalanine, an essential amino acid that crosses the blood brain barrier using the large neutral amino acid … Continue reading →

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Aspartame: The Selective Assassin

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Aspartame is a man made chemical that is used extensively in the food industry as an artificial sweetener. When ingested, humans perceive the aspartame molecule to be around 200 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose). Aspartame is useful as an … Continue reading →

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Aspartame Toxicity

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Aspartame is a commonly used artificial sweetener that is a methyl ester of an L-aspartate and L-phenylalanine dipeptide (L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester). Aspartame ingestion has been shown to result in some gastrointestinal discomfort including nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. However, of … Continue reading →

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