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Is there any truth to the claims being circulated on the Internet that lupus is caused by the artificial sweetener, aspartame?

April 26, 2017artificial aspartame caused circulated internet lupus sweetener Truth

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Is there any truth to the claims being circulated on the Internet that lupus is caused by the artificial sweetener, aspartame?

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We are aware there is an email message circulating on the Internet warning individuals with lupus about dangers associated with using the artificial sweetener aspartame. The Lupus Foundation of America consulted with the chair of the LFA Medical Council, Evelyn Hess, MD, MACP, MACR. Dr. Hess is one of the nation’s leading researchers in the field of lupus specializing in environmental influences. According to Dr. Hess, there is, as of now, no specific proof of an association with aspartame as a cause or worsening of SLE.