Can artifical sweetners be bad for you?!
Question:
Can artifical sweetners be bad for you?
I have been having headaches and not feeling well. I talked to me mom about it and she said it could have to do with artifical sweetners. I eat a LOT of gum (like a full pack a week or less) and a lot of candy. Can this be causing them?
Answers:
Yes, especially with the gum, which probably contains Nutrasweet (aspartame). This sweetener can cause headaches and it builds up in your tissues the more you consume of it. Also, if the candy is not sugar-free, you could be consuming too much sugar, which will also cause headaches (especially in a sugar crash). Try to cut back on both and drink more water and see if it improves. Sometimes small amounts of gum with sugar is easier to handle, but definately limit the amount and brush your teeth after (or you'll have rotting teeth, not headaches!)