Posted by University on May 3, 2000, at 16:58:40
In reply to Re: Aspartame and Depression, posted by tina on May 3, 2000, at 16:28:21
> > First of all I have to say afatchic isn't a very personally uplifting handle. Do you really believe that? It doesn't matter what you look like, there are no judges here. Second, I know that there's a link between artificial sweetners and anxiety just from my own experience. I've always had panic attacks right after having it, though i'm not sure if depression is linked to it. Ask CamW, he could probably quote some study for you. No offence intended with the afatchic thing, I just think you shouldn't be so hard on yourself.
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> Do any of you babblers think there is link between aspartame and depression? I realized years ago that I was addicted to Diet Coke. I've tried several times to quit but have never been successful. What are your thoughts?
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> > P.S. Many years ago, I was a 3-pack-a-day smoker and I quit cold turkey with no problems.Aspartame derives from phenylalanine, which is an amino precursor to norepinephrine, I believe.
For this reason, I've always though of diet coke, etc. as being beneficial to me--or at least not detrimental (in terms of phenyliteuronics)...
I don't think it's any cause for alarm.
JM
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