Kathrynne, I don't remember when Aspartame was first mentioned on this list, as being the cause of many medical problems, as well as memory problems, but I stopped using Equal the next day, just because I wanted to know if it could benefit me. I have noticed a steady increase in my memory, long and short term, ever since. I also have been taking DHEA, which MAY have something to do with the improvement, or may not be connected at all to memory. I am 54 years old, and do not have PD, but my father does, and I am concerned I have more chance to get PD than the general population because of that. I used to use at least 6 packs of Equal a day, often more. Now I use sugar. [log in to unmask]