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excitotoxins: a taste to die for?
by Dave Rietz (webmaster@dorway.com) - October 18, 2000

There are over 200 million unsuspecting victims in over 100 countries ingesting any number of over 9000 products containing Aspartame (AKA Equal(c), NutraSweet(c), Spoonful(c), Equal Measure(c)). Since June of 1996 Aspartame has been approved for use just like sugar, even in heated and baked goods where it breaks down much more rapidly.

All Aspartame users acquire damage with each and every use. That damage is cumulative. The lucky victims have rapid-onset problems which are more readily identifiable with ingesting a toxin. Most users take years to acquire problems their doctors can no longer blame on a "normal" disease.

What is Aspartame? The long name for it is: Aspartyl-l-phenylalanine methyl ester, 98% (Aspartame, C14H18N2O5). It is composed of:

10% Methanol (when in solutions such as Kool Aid(c), coffee, tea, pop).

40% Aspartic Acid (an isolated amino acid not found solo in nature).

50% Phenylalanine (another isolated amino acid in an abnormally high concentration, and the reason for the warning label 'Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine').

Aspartic Acid and Phenylalanine do occur in nature, but in balanced combinations with other naturally occurring substances. In Aspartame these items are unnaturally isolated, and in larger quantities.

Beverages with Aspartame have an approximate 270 day shelf life if they are stored at or below 85 degrees F. As the beverage ages the 10% Methanol converts to Formaldehyde (yes, embalming fluid) in the original unopened container. This creates a bitter taste, and it may even burn the tongue.

The body cannot use Methanol or Formaldehyde. Methanol in fruits is accompanied by mother-natures antidote known as Ethanol, which stabilizes the Methanol until it has been eliminated from the body. Aspartame contains no ethanol.

The unstable Methanol readily breaks down into Formaldehyde. Some of it is combined with water and stored in the fat (termed "weight gain"), and some of it is further converted to formic acid (the poison found in fire ant stings). The Aspartic Acid is known to play a role in triggering seizures (by as little as one stick of sugar-free gum in some people). The Phenylalanine readily converts to Diketopiperazine (DKP), which is a known tumor agent. DKP was perhaps the primary suspect in 12 of the 320 animal test subjects that developed brain tumors. The Federal Drug Administration's 'Bressler Report' confirmed the brain tumors, and added mammary, ovarian and uterine tumors to the list.

The FDA compiled 92 symptoms for aspartame poisoning based on over 10,000 complaints. The most common rapid-onset problems are migraine/headaches, balance, mood, vision problems . . .with long term problems such as arthritis-like pains. Aspartame disease mimics symptoms or makes worse the following diseases:

Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease, Lupus, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Diabetes and Diabetic Complications, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's Disease, Birth Defects, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lymphoma, Lyme Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Panic Disorder, Depression and other Psychological Disorders.

The National Soft Drink Association (NSDA) knew it was poison before it was approved. They submitted a 30-page protest that mentioned the fact that aspartame was unstable, and that it reduced the levels of serotonin (a substance that gives one that "full" feeling) which often induces a craving for carbohydrates. Diminished serotonin is also linked to behavioral problems.

The NSDA protest was read into the Congressional Record (Senate S5511, 5/7/85). The protest noted: "Aspartame is inherently, markedly and uniquely unstable in aqueous media." (Readily breaks down from 10% Methanol to Formaldehyde, and from Phenylalanine to Diketopiperazine (DKP), a known tumor agent.)

Perhaps the phrase that best applies is: "Aspartame is a Pandora's box of chameleon-like toxins and tumor agents that have 92 FDA acknowledged ways to ruin your life, death being one of them."

Aspartame Victims Support Page
This page provides in-depth coverage of the human aspect of being a victim, with some new and excellent documentation not available on DORway.com. A special feature is that it has a section for Spanish-speaking visitors.

Mission Possible Nations Capitol Homepage
This site is perhaps the most "radical" in terms of approach. Jon Baum tells it as he sees it, and as a member of the Jewish faith he compares the Monsanto CEO with Hitler. . . where Monsanto promotes "equal opportunity" genocide of over 200 million world citizens, versus Hitler's fixation on exterminating six million Jews.

The Nutrasweet Company
The Nutrasweet Company was prompted to respond to the 'Nancy Markle' email of mid-December 1998. However, their 'Team Nutrasweet' has a terrible problem with facts. Yet, Monsanto was frank enough to admit that aspartame was being processed in 1965 as a peptic ulcer medication when a scientist slopped some on his skin. Later, he discovered that his fingers were sweet . . .and Nutrasweet was born.

Food & Drug Administration
The US FDA approved Aspartame in 1981, and even to this day they insist that it is "most tested" and "safe", despite their own G.D.Searle audit reports that noted brain and other tumors, seizures in test monkeys, and a long list of consumer complaints. It is also relevant to note that Dr. Hayes, who approved Aspartame against all reason, went to work for a Searle PR firm, and Dr. Friedman, who defended Aspartame on 60-Minutes, quit the FDA (when he was not selected as permanent commissioner) to become a Senior Vice President with G. D. Searle . . . the inventor of Aspartame. Draw your own conclusions!

The Bressler Report
The FDA's 'Bressler Report' confirmed the brain tumors, and added mammary, ovarian and uterine tumors to the list. A more complete list of breakdown components is available by sending an empty email to help@dorway.com.

92 Symptoms
The FDA compiled 92 symptoms for Aspartame poisoning based on over 10 000 complaints. The most common rapid-onset problems are migraine/headaches, balance, mood, vision problems . . .with long term problems such as arthritis-like pains. For a complete list shown on US DHHS/FDA stationary, view this site. Damning evidence!

DORway To Discovery! Say No To Aspartame!
This is a 500+ page site on aspartame that has been visited over a million times during the past three years . . .with a significant number of visit by the owners of Nutrasweet and the FDA, who approved it as a "safe food additive".

The Whole Truth About MSG
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) discovered in 1908, is everywhere. Farmers even spray it on crops. With thirty different names for it (including "natural flavoring"!), it can be in anything . . .including products labeled "MSG Free"!

Aspartame Toxicity Info Center
This site consists of excellent documentation from the US FDA (who approved aspartame against all facts and reason) and other respected resources. This is perhaps the most staid and respected (as well as oldest) factual aspartame information resource on the Internet.

Leading Edge International Research Group
The 'Leading Edge International Research Group' team cover a wide range of topics. On the subject of excitotoxins (Aspartame and MSG) they have many original documents not found elsewhere.

National Organization Mobilized To Stop Glutamate (NoMSG)
An organization that is dedicated to spreading the truth about MSG and in attempts to get fair and adequate labeling.

National Soft Drink Association (NSDA) Protest
Salient points are: "The demonstrated ability of aspartame to inhibit the glucose induced release of serotonin has the potential to affect important serotonin-mediated behaviors, such as satiety, food choice and sleep."

"Aspartame has been demonstrated to inhibit the carbohydrate-induced synthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin (Wurtman affidavit). Serotonin blunts the sensation of craving carbohydrates and thus is part of the body's feedback system that helps limit consumption of carbohydrate to appropriate levels. Its inhibition by aspartame could lead to the anomalous result of a diet product causing increased consumption of carbohydrates."

Center For Science In The Public Interest
Nutrition, health, aspartame, anti-biotics, genetically modified and organic food, additives and labelling information/resources from an independent industry watchdog.

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