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formaldehyde, aspartame, and migraines, the first case series, Sharon E Jacob-Soo, Sarah A Stechschulte, UCSD, Dermatitis 2008 May: Rich Murray 2008.07.18
Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener that has been linked to pediatric and adolescent migraines. Upon ingestion, aspartame is broken, converted, and oxidized into formaldehyde in various tissues. We present the first case series of aspartame-associated migraines related to clinically relevant positive reactions to formaldehyde on patch testing. PMID: 18627677 Read More »
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The high fructose corn syrup publicity machine is beginning
Whoopsie, apparently all of our (and Michael Pollan's) hating on high-fructose corn syrup is starting to ruffle some feathers, specifically those of the people who make their money selling high-fructose corn syrup. They're fighting back with a major PR campaign that is trying to convince... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (34) | Blog
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Decadent, almost-healthy snacks
Diet Coke is still kicking my ass. As in, a few weeks ago I read a study that suggested fake sugars might drive cravings, and yet I haven't given it up yet. I am trying but if anything I feel like I'm drinking more than ever. Going on two a day. Eating more, too. Connected? Who knows.... Read More »
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