Sweetener in Diet Coke and chewing gum is branded a 'cancer risk' by WHO
A separate report from the organisation’s Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives ruled existing daily limits on aspartame are safe.Independent experts said this doesn’t mean people should aim to drink that amount, as it can cause other problems likeDr Duane Mellor, of Aston University, said: “To be clear this is not a recommendation to consume.
“High intakes of any soft drinks, including diet versions containing sweeteners is likely to lead to less healthy foods being consumed.”
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