When the researchers conducted spatial learning and memory tests using the Barnes maze, the aspartame mice at four months consistently moved more slowly and covered less distance during training than animals in the control group. They also took nearly twice as long on average to locate the target escape hole, showing impaired memory recall (however, this was inconsistent and not seen as statistically meaningful). By eight months, performance gaps widened even further, with two out of six aspartame-treated mice failing to complete the task at all.
It makes you dumb, unfit and fat (around the organs).
Still a part of nutrition though, no?
I’ll also take this opportunity to point out that taking just fibre is not particularly useful either.
It only really makes sense when in conjunction with other substances in forms that come with traditional foods.
Eh fiber supplements can be massively beneficial. Yeah it’s better to get it naturally, but for those whose bodies need higher fiber than normal and those who aren’t willing to eat a naturally high fiber diet it’s a good option. There’s a reason some people swear by pscylium husk.
How so?
Natural fiber foods have other critical nutrients that benefit the host, as well as positive effects on the microbiome.
I wasn’t asking about what else might be in foods that contain fiber though. Artificial sweeteners can also be in foods that also contain nutrients.