An ingredient used in diet drinks and sugar-free chewing gum is set to be declared a potential cancer risk, according to reports.
Aspartame will be declared as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organisation next month, says Reuters. The news agency reports that the declaration will come after an International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) ruling.
Aspartame is widely used in food and drink, as well as being available as a sweetener to add to your tea, coffee and home baking. Some studies in the past have suggested a possible link between aspartame consumption and certain health issues such as cancer, neurological disorders, and metabolic disturbances.
