Aspartame is sold under the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and others. Once limited to restaurant table packets and diet colas, this artificial sweeter has slowly infiltrated over 6000 food and drink products.

Aspartame has been the subject of vigorous public controversy regarding its safety and the circumstances around its approval. Many studies have recommended further investigation into the possible connection between aspartame and diseases such as brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma.

The video below extensively investigates the dangers of aspertame.