"The Oral Health Benefits of Aspartame and Sugar-Free Gum"
A dentist and mother of three urges people not to give up on aspartame, a sugar substitute, despite recent claims by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that it is "possibly carcinogenic to humans." The dentist argues that the link between aspartame and cancer is tenuous at best, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vehemently disagrees with IARC's classification, stating that their own scientists found no safety concerns. The dentist emphasizes the importance of non-nutritive sweeteners in maintaining good oral health and reducing sugar consumption, which can lead to dental cavities and oral disease. Chewing sugar-free gum, in particular, has been shown to have significant benefits in preventing cavities and reducing harmful mouth bacteria.
