ALL of the 74 studies which had been funded by NutraSweet found no adverse effects. Two percent of the population have an extreme sensitivity to the chemical phenylalanine - a component of aspartame. Yet such wording is not necessarily associated by the public as a warning. Be warned first of all when reading the label on the front of the packaging. Look out for brand names such as NutraSweet, Canderel, Spoonful, Sweetex, Hermesetas.
Some products contain sugar as well as more than one artificial sweetener.
After this, note whether various conditions from which you have been suffering such as migraines, headaches joint pain etc. have receded. Return anything containing aspartame to the shop from which you bought it and ask for a refund. Explain that you did not know of the possible effects that chemical additives such as aspartame could have, but you have now become aware and that you may be intolerant of such substances. Send a copy of your letter to the manufacturer too. Ask your local supermarket to consider taking artificial sweeteners out of their own brand products.