Aspartame-induced arrhythmias and sudden death.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)

Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients | May 1, 2004| | Copyright

Editor:

A recent extensive review of sudden death in young athletes (1) made no mention of aspartame as a primary cause or suspected contributory factor, especially when demonstrable pathology was absent. This issue has assumed great public health importance because "diet" products containing this chemical are being consumed by over two-thirds of the population--especially weight-conscious persons.

I have repeatedly reported the serious cardiovascular, neuropsychiatric, metabolic and other adverse effects of aspartame products. (2-6) Among the first 1200 ...

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