There are so many contrary positions on everything; it all depends on who you believe. WRT Aspartame, there is enough negative opinion out there (just do a web seach) that it seems prudent to avoid a product that apparently breaks down in the body into wood alcohol and formaldehyde .... Have a look at Sucralose and Stevia. (Tho I find that the taste of Stevia reminds me of licorice. Kelly Grant wrote: > > Howdy all...I read an article that talked about how unhealthy aspartame can > be for people and it said that it change's the brain's chemistry and can > cause seizures. It also said that it changes the dopamine level in the > brain and therefore could/does affect people with PD...any thoughts from the > group on this??? > the article is to long to post but you can find it at > http://www.aspartamekills.com/ > Kelly in Calgary -- Frans van Duinen (416) 652-8580 Master Programmer Group Inc. Toronto, Ontario