My Scary Story about Aspartame Poisoning | Feel Good Friday

[@corie5867]

I’ve battled vertigo (severe) for 8 years…watched your video and decided I needed to give up diet soda. I did so for about 2 months. No dizziness whatsoever! For the first time in years! But then I missed my Diet Coke and decided to drink it once in a while which of course turned into daily…and wouldn’t you know it, the vertigo returned. There’s something to it, guys.

[@tanmusicch]

How long did it take the vertigo to go once you stopped consuming aspartame?

[@peachysquirrely]

Omg! Wow I’m gonna try this too!

[@Matt-cq3ij]

Same thing happened to me, vertigo came from nowhere, it hit me like a freight train and i suffered for 18 months. I was drinking a lot of coke no sugar. Heart was playing up too. Aspartame is literally poison.

[@xgengx7530]

For me it causes mood swings, concentration issues, and the worst fatigue ever.

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

Now I'm curious as I got mood disorders. But fatigue and brain fog is what I want cured and if it's a cause of my lower back pain.

[@salpon]

No it doesn't.

[@melaroha8003]

Aspartame can cause aggression that's what happen to me, I had to ask myself why I was angry all the time, I was lashing out on my sister and my little nephews, till somebody posted an article about Aspartame on facebook, that's how I knew about these side effects from Aspartame diet soda drinks. so yeah I can relate to ur story. thank god I gave up on foods that contain Aspartame I'm back to being normal.

[@valeriestark459]

I drink about a 2 liter or so of diet soda a day, and my health is JACKED. I really needed to hear this

[@marq0992]

@@ohyea456 i think it might be different from individual to individual.

[@Questchaun]

It's not the soda. This lady crazy.

[@churrocharcharm]

@@Questchaun Lol definitely. The thing about aspartame, and basically other artificial sweeteners, is that its 0 calories. Aka, what does your body do with it? Basically nothing outside of tasting lol, flows right through you. HOWEVER, there is sodium usually in soda which could be a problem. But even then thats not too much comparatively

[@churrocharcharm]

@@Questchaun Plus caffeine (sometimes, some dont have it).

[@danielkasche441]

Artificial sweeteners are not dangerous is low dosis

[@itsmebedazzle]

I was overconsumming Coke Zero and now having these symptoms. Thanks you because this was very scary.

[@christinacooper5627]

I couldn’t believe chewing gum could be a nearly fatal, habit, until it happened to me! I had developed a habit of chewing two or three pieces of Wrigley’s orbit gum and getting a change of gum at least 4 to 5 times daily. As an RN I was completely disabled and spent a year in living hell with anxiety so severe I was suicidal! I was so restless I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I couldn’t even sit back in my chair I had to rock incessantly. I slept for 1 to 2 hours then woke up and was awake for up to two hours and then got another 1 to 2 hours of sleep. In total I was only getting 4 to 6 hours of sleep nightly for an entire year! I was sleeping 8 to 10 hours nightly prior to changing from natural gums to the cheaper Wrigley‘s brand gum! I couldn’t focus on anything and spent four hours trying to watch a half hour program because I couldn’t absorb what was being said! My vision was blurry and I went to multiple doctors, but nothing they gave me was providing relief! After not finding any relief and being so disabled I began to read about aspartame and the first reports I read all said it was safe so I didn’t give it a second thought. Thank God six months later when I was on the verge of killing myself because I couldn’t tolerate living in such torment I decided to dig deeper and discovered aspartame can be toxic! I immediately stopped chewing gum which was really my favorite and only vice in life! Guess what? Yes, within one day I was back in my right mind! I am livid over how can they put something like this in our food without giving us blaring warnings about how toxic it is - especially for certain people who are more sensitive to it. Our body chemistry changes every seven years so you can tolerate a certain food or medicine all your life and then suddenly develop allergies or sensitivities! Don’t sit smugly thinking, oh this could never happen to me, because I can testify that you never know and doctors are not trained to look for this type of toxicity! I wonder how many children with mental issues just need to get off of the aspartame! If it could do what it did to me, the fact that it silently causes cancer’s and other neurological conditions without being identified until the damage is done is easy to understand! We are like lambs to the slaughter trusting in companies motivated to cheaply process and sell us their goods!

[@lisajmakeup]

Oh my goodness that is such a terrible experience! I am so glad you found out what was ailing you and are doing better! There are so many toxins in the products we consume. It's important to be knowledgable! Thanks for sharing your story. xoxo

[@jsand5389]

Whenever I come across testimonies like this, I think "how could companies do this?" I always remember the Bible verse "The love of money is the root of all evil" Nothing could hold more truth. And to think the gov is completely OK with this.... smh.

[@newagequeen9454]

Hi Christine! Thank you for sharing your experience. I believe you. I've had horrible experiences with aspartame too, even the Wrigley's gum like you. I'm a wholistic health advocate and it's a relief when someone else can attest to stuff like this. Please continue to guide others and warn people about this deadly ingredient.

[@PuppetMasterdaath144]

the two things that help the most for your issues, is running 15 min per day + meditation 10 min and taking NAC and CBD. Trust me I am super smart.

[@Memento_Mori_Morals]

@@PuppetMasterdaath144 what if you literally cannot run, and you can't even walk for 15 min?

[@informedconsent3560]

The best testimonials are from real people not medical experts. Thank God your trainer knew instantly what was going on.

[@paulsmith8510]

I've never screamed "yes" so many times at a video. I quit coffee a year ago. I had to cover 2nd/3rd shift for 2 months and went to Diet Coke... I am SO bloated, my skin is itchy???, I feel foggy, and overall gross. Your video was so helful! I've only been drinking water for 2 days, caffeine headaches suck, but my clothes are already loose from the decrease in bloat. thanks for sharing!

[@johnnyprice4959]

The sad part is ..if you told a doctor about this thy would think you’re crazy. 🤷‍♂️

[@lisajmakeup]

Yep! Very true

[@green15838]

Yea the burners and cutters do not know much about nutrition they bury their mistakes.

[@batteman34]

Because they aren't very smart unfortunately

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[@tomg4753]

Stopped sucrose and aspartame sweeteners. Almost immediately, resting blood pressure went from 135/70 to 120/65. My heart flutter stopped along with chest heaviness. Went back to plane water and sugar in my coffee.

[@naveenb9255]

what all stuffs have sucrose?

[@ryhu5642]

@@naveenb9255 just drink tea coffe green tea and filtered water. It's hard but it's what the body needs filter it too good luck 👍

[@divinasi0n]

I think you mean sucralose not sucrose?😅 Sucrose is sugar.

[@thekezzey95]

The heart fluttering and chest heaviness is what I experienced for 2 years. I went to the Dr so many times and was laughed at and made to feel crazy. I figured out on my own that it was aspartame and acesulfame potassium (ace k). You are the first person I have found that have the same symptoms as me. I feel so validated. Thank you!

[@divinasi0n]

@@thekezzey95 my friend's mother was hospitalised and was only saved because the son realised she had been chewing gum with aspartame in. The doctors had no idea. Glad you're doing better.

[@s4andy63]

I knew a lady who drank diet soda all day long. One day she woke up one side of her face was paralyzed. She went to the ER. The doctor asked her questions to find out what was wrong with her. She was only 21 (too young to have a stroke) so the doctor asked her if she drank Diet Soda. She said yes. I drink at least 10 cans a day. The doctor told her to stop drinking sodas that contain Aspartame. He said it's a neurotoxin. .

[@lisajmakeup]

Wow! That's so scary!

[@arenadeaz]

I had panic attacks ending at the hospital because of aspartame, thank you for sharing

[@pennydaum4983]

I started having panic attacks and couldn't understand Why. I went to my natural food store yesterday and talked to the owner... she said it's the Aspartame! I threw away all my pop and crystal light!!

[@the3culbstateers]

@@pennydaum4983 I have been having anxiety and panic attacks and it just dawned on me maybe it’s the Crystal light. So I looked up this video.

[@rickyhazard5766]

I couldn't sleep all night. I started analysing more and getting worried.

[@markahearne3280]

I drink at least a litre of coke zero a day and more onthe0 weekends. I suffer with anxiety but I wonder is the coke zero adding to it

[@Chris-iu3vl]

@@markahearne3280 Please stop. Coke Zero is FOR SURE adding to it. You already know this. Cut it out! Many blessings

[@4uihunt]

I realized I was getting muscle spasms from Diet Coke in my back. Plus a really overall uneasy feeling. It took me 3 weeks to detox from diet sodas that I have been drinking for 20 years or more. I had actual withdrawals. Then I got a Starbucks latte with sugar free sweetener and I felt terrible and that's when I realized that it was the aspiratame that was making me sick I thought it might be the caffeine but it was the aspartame. I had a 1/2 of a Diet Coke today at the pool and it made me feel sick so now I am taking some dandelion and charcoal to get it out of my system quicker

[@chriss6356]

I used to drink diet sodas all the time. When I stopped I went through withdrawals from the aspartame and the caffeine. It was awful. I had headaches for a week and was getting anxiety and panic attacks. I couldn’t think straight and it all culminated in the last 3 days. My heart was racing all the time, my breathing was very shallow, I couldn’t sleep because I would stop breathing and wake up gasping for air. I honestly thought I was dying or at least developed some permanent disorder. I’m so happy it’s over.

[@lace1245]

Exact same thing happened to me! Even the gasping for air as I was falling asleep! It scared me and I assumed it was sleep apnea! My hair was falling out also. Thank you for sharing!

[@amgnico]

WTF

[@SouthernSpirit222]

I think the addiction is the caffeine. It is a drug. I have been horribly addicted to it clenching .my fists. takes a while to get off. but never in my life have I had this problem with caffeine-free aspartame. big difference between clenching your fists, needing it, ratherthan obsessing that you must have your diet soda because you dont want the caloroes

[@soundvector1]

@@lace1245 did you have a dry cough from drinking 1-2 small bottles?

[@lace1245]

@@soundvector1 I got really short of breath really often. I would have coughing spells, usually at night, but I drank them all day. Not sure if it was related, but I have noticed I can drink diet Dr Pepper or Diet Pepsi and not have the same reaction. If I drink Diet Coke, I feel the side effects immediately.

[@ewinmn]

I gave up diet/light drinks four days ago. I’m 27 and had horrible constant body pain. My knees, feet, and neck were the worst. I started getting headaches after drinking my Arizona Light tea-lemonade. Four days later without any artificial sweeteners and I have barely any pain happening. My extremely painful joints on my big toes are feeling much better (very painful when your job is literally walking all day). I don’t remember the last time I’ve felt this good!!

[@MelanieNichols-ej5py]

I'm glad you mentioned big toe pain--I get it when I drink Monster Zero Sugar!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I remember giving up Aspartame laced gum back in the day when I was training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Instead of being sore for 3 days after class I was ready to go the next day. Aspartame messed up my joints and damn the people (you know who you are) who pushed this through to be cleared for market.

[@BobbieAtwood-bk7py]

It was Donald Rumsfeld. And he knew what the product did and the damage it causes when he did it. Aspartame was banned in many countries but here in the good old USA, if you’ve got the money, your product can pass right through the FDA. In my personal opinion.

[@-sismeistere1343]

My experience was exactly the same! My diet almost only consisted of aspartame a few years ago. I definitely share the scary feeling. I was lying on the ground in the middle of the night and had to call my mother to come and pick me up! I have not touched the stuff ever since! So glad you are feeling better. xx

[@lisajmakeup]

Wow! How scary! I felt the same way. Terrifying!

[@-sismeistere1343]

Indeed, I never have been so scared. It is such a shame it is still available. I think it should be banned altogether!

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

What exactly improved when you quit?

[@csl9495]

Omfg!!!! For the past couple years ive had on and off bouts of vertigo and or dizziness when i lay down. Makes eveything extremely dangerous such as lifting heavy weights. I havent had these symptoms in months. But just a couple days ago I decided to buy Pepsi Zero. And you know since its zero calories i decided i am going to drink 2 to 3 of them like water. And what do you know some time later the next day i now have those exact same symptoms again!!!!! Im so pissed! 1 because i have to give up drinking soda again, but 2 because my dumbass didnt figure this out sooner. I should've known, i mean i did have the hunch. I also feel like some brands kf diet soda gives you bad breath, like maybe it rots your teeth quicker. Im going to be pouring the rest of my diet drinks down the drain and recalibrate myself with water.

[@moxeyjc]

When I stop drinking diet drinks I stop hurting everywhere. My tendonitis goes away. My knees stop hurting. My neck and back stop hurting. It's the only thing that I've changed and so I believe it's the aspartame that causes the pain.

[@mikefeltner4216]

I have been having Bad Upper back pain.. Do you think it's from this I Drink a lot of Diet Coke

[@mikefeltner4216]

I Drink Diet Pop. And have Back Pain. Do you think it's from This

[@shartman2150]

I gave up artificial sweetners a long time ago but still chew sugar free gum but limit myself to one piece a day, if any. But thanks for making this video. My 19 year old daughter drinks diet drinks, despite me freaking out about it and telling her its so bad for her body. I forwarded this video to her!

[@lisajmakeup]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, they are definitely not good for you. Reading all the comments, so many other people had terrible side effects from it.

[@RanalynnNaipo]

Yes...this happened to my son. Aspartame is a really bad....my son got severe headaches, weight loss, bad attitude, swelling, water retention and he could not focus on in a school. He was drinking it from drinks and from those loose packets in his oatmeal. We took him to the doctor and she said it was the artificial sweeteners......we immediately took him off and flushed him with water 💦. We also had to take him to the emergency room and they gave him 4 bags of IV. I'm glad you did this video....very informative and educational. Hugs 🤗

[@lisajmakeup]

Oh wow!!! That's so scary! Thank you for sharing!

[@ashleycarrington137]

Thank you sooo much!!! I have been feeling horrible for over 2 yrs, have been to several doctors and they all think im crazy because all of my blood work is normal....i have EVERY symptom and drink diet coke all day everyday....FINALLY i have my answer for feeling soo ill.

[@besarzogaj17]

Ashley how are you doing now ?

[@beautynjewels]

Aspartame made my hair fall out

[@TheDiana09v]

Me too!!! I didn’t realize till a few months ago, my hair kept getting thinner and one day I decided to look up if their was a link to hair loss and all the Diet Coke I was drinking and sure enough there is! Ever since I stopped I don’t have huge clumps falling out in the shower anymore! The results were instantaneous.

[@jackiewatson5665]

Diana did your hair grow back?

[@schonlift]

I was drinking coke zero, diet snapple and sugar free gum and I started having out of body intense anxiety and horrible heart arrythmias went to the ER. Linked to aspartame! Horrible!!! Should be illegal

[@roselee8154]

I totally agree I started to drinking Diet Coke Then I started having problems with memory And Balance That's when my doctors told me I had brain damage Then the doctors Thought I had MS but they sent me to specialist They did 3 MRI each was worst than the last oneThen later they did another MRI Then it showed it was same as last one With no damage That was when I had stopped drinking Diet Coke That proves that Diet Coke cause Mini Strokes

[@rolandwaites205]

This video is five years old but as important to actually view all the way through as it was then. Aspartame can kill you. You are very blessed you did not go to the doctor. The symptoms it creates are almost always treated as other ailments by doctors. The water weight gain from Aspartame is especially distressing as people who have heart problems already naturally retain water in their tissues. i wished I had seen this video when you posted it five years ago. A loved one who just died in part from aspartame in her diet might still be alive. Thank you for posting this video and never ever let anyone tell you your real life experience is not valid. Your true life testimony is the most valid truth we can hear. Over ten years ago,there was a website dedicated by the mother of a child,her daughter who had such severe reactions to Crystal Light ,her daughter was scheduled to have brain surgery to fix it. But just before the surgery was to happen,she rechecked everything in her daughetrs diet and realized all of her daughters symptoms started the week she started giving her daughter Crystal Light. The lady stopped the surgery appointment,stopped the Crystal Light cold and it took several weeks but her daughter eventually recovered right back to normal. I never thought the American food industry would do this to our families but i was dead wrong. Stop using any Aspartame or Splenda too. Artificial sweetewners will kill you or someone you love.

[@newagequeen9454]

I'm so glad the mother found out what was causing her daughter's side effects and canceled the surgery. Artificial sweeteners are deadly! !

[@BobbieAtwood-bk7py]

Donald Rumsfeld pushed aspartame through the FDA.

[@MsEvasionn]

I had a major problem with Crystal Light too! After a week of taking it, I threw up violently. I knew it was the drink so stopped. After that, every time I would drink a diet Dr Pepper as a treat, my side where my liver is would hurt, so I don’t do that anymore. Forgot all about this when I started drinking a vitamin drink for 7 months...ended up with horrible stomach pains for months! Getting worse and worse. Had some tests, all negative. Just yesterday figured it out! Duh!! (Thank god because the doctors were clueless; I felt like I was being poisoned.) Can’t believe I ever consumed fake sugar again! It wasn’t aspartame but still another fake sugar. Hoping I heal now with total detox! Girl, never again touch any fake sugar.

[@danashaw8463]

Hello, you look like a picture of health. I am so glad I found this video. I was depressed due to job loss I was not eating but I was drinking coffee.the bald patches I had in my head worsened.my hips and but were spreading. I felt out of like I was in a trance, like daydreaming. I had put Splenda in my coffee EVERYTIME. I started researching it and sure enough people were saying the same thing about weight gain,hair loss,etc. I am monitoring it and my hair is coming back and the weight in those areas is going down. For 15 years! I had no idea!!!! I thought my hair loss was due to stress. I have not been stressed out for all those years. I had no idea! Tfs

[@cokerainbows]

Dana: was it just the sweeteners or also coffee? Ive had hair loss last few years but my coffee consumption has been insane, i dont add milk or sugar or sweeteners and its not the first time ive heard of that causing hair loss, i actually really need to stop! Im glad you are feeling better now

[@emilyplymale8602]

Wow , I am so glad you made this video! My son chews a pack of gum a day and his new thing is adding stuff to his water at work ! I am soo going to talk to him and my husband about this . This seems like it would be a easy trap to fall into!

[@lisajmakeup]

It is. Reading all these comments... it sounds like this is a common thing for a lot of people. I'm glad I shared this. I hope it helps!

[@lita3920]

Thank you for sharing this story. I am so glad you came out of this stronger and more informed about the certain type of chemicals in foods and the consequences to our bodies. I also have a sweet tooth and I have to exercise my will power. But every now and then I will treat myself to chocolate . This was a very interesting video, thank you.

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you for watching Iita! I hope you have a great weekend.

[@guitarstalkandtech9085]

I know aspartame has effected me with headaches and also makes me feel like crap. I only know this because I would drink only water and eat healthy but once I drink anything with aspartame it makes me feel horrible with headaches and tingling in my head and jaw. I don't drink anything with aspartame anymore and it's made a huge difference in my life without it.

[@fairyjade]

Thank you for sharing this story. This story will help a lot of people who perhaps don't even realize why they are having these symptoms. Growing up my parents always told me not to consume artificial sweeteners. Thank You!

[@lisajmakeup]

Thanks for watching Jade! Your parents were smart! I wish I knew what I know now, growing up

[@kerrikolset4483]

💜Thank you sharing!💜 Your story could save someone's life. I'm so glad your here today to tell us this story.

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you Kerri! xoxo

[@kbpritchard]

I needed to see this video! I put crystal light in every water bottle I drink and I have noticed that after I have one I itch. Glad you figured out what it was!

[@lisajmakeup]

I'm glad it was helpful in some way! Thanks for watching!

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[@esther-louisabarnett-kraus5690]

When I used Aspartame I got to almost 100kg from Australia unsure of what it is in pounds and very overweight the moment I stopped I lost it and now maintain a healthy weight of 65kgs. That stuff is poison ☠️ it’s whole chemical structure is as I know how read it by certain colours particularly shades of red and purple which the define weather poison or not and numbers I’m autistic (Aspergers) I’m pretty cluey when it comes to knowing what a poison is. So thought to share but Im in no means a doctor but like to share what I learn. As for some of your symptoms they would match also methanol poisoning as there is methanol in the structure of aspartame which is a particular shade of red similar to the red line that you see when the video finishes on KZbin that are slightly a bit darker and different. Also methanol converts to for Formaldehyde (the stuff they use to embalm dead body’s in prep for a funeral) hence the reason for your body gaining weight and holding fluid there are other things to look for but I’m sharing because I care. If you would like to know more feel free to ask I’m more than happy to list more as I know that Aspartame is by far the most complained about sweetener to the FDA. There are well over 92 plus symptoms that are complained about often to the FDA from the last time I looked.

[@pennydaum4983]

I switched from regular pop to diet pop & crystal light 2 months ago and lost 15#s. 3 weeks ago, I started having panic attacks while I was driving. I felt dizzy and had migraines. Insomnia was Horrible. Scared the Sh*t out of me! I went to my doc last week & got blood work done & my liver enzymes are Elevated. 😳 I went to my natural food store yesterday and talked to the owner and she said your problem is Aspartame!! She said it is Poison! She told me to get the book called Excitotoxins. I went home & threw away my pop and all my crystal light! I hope this feeling goes away ASAP... as I drive for my job! Thank you for your Honestly!

[@HotSeat17]

Make sure you always read the ingredients no matter what the packaging says. I bought a bag of Stevia for baking and started feeling horrible, inflamed, and water weight gain. I tried to find out what was going on. I read the back of the Stevia bag and it said it was mixed with Maltitol !!😱Maltitol is worse than sugar!!!!! Please be careful. Blessings. 🙏

[@kennethherrick8436]

I have been dieting for months now and I have lost over 20 pounds. I started drinking a lot of diet drinks and my weight loss almost completely stopped. I wonder if this is why.

[@dandan2903]

yep

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

Any update? I lost 130 pounds drinking diet soda. I'm curious. My weight loss stopped due to binge eating disorder

[@Beautifullyflawed824]

When i say I'm so glad I came Across this video!! Lately I increased my fluid intake and I use different brand on the go packets. I noticed during the night, I work nights, I started feeling like something was always on my face. I started thinking it was something from work... and other things you mentioned. Balance, etc. I'm going to detox and monitor my symptoms.... thanks for sharing

[@josephroe4976]

read the history about aspartame and how it was banned 2 or 3 times and how it become legal. I do believe this is we're all this ibs and over stomach problems come from

[@lisajmakeup]

I totally agree. Its not safe

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

Aspartame is just Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is found in Health food stores. The only concern with using Phenylalanine is if you have PKU. It's is not banned anywhere in the world because it's safe to use. Alex Jones and other quacks promote false information about it.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

@@televisionarchivestudios1130 All I know is every single time I've ingested it I've felt like I was on some hardcore drugs or drug. Lost control of my limbs, slurred speech, confusion, dizziness, nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea etc.

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

@@SobrietyandSolace You need to be checked for PKU. Phenylketonuria (commonly known as PKU) is an inherited disorder that increases the levels of a substance called phenylalanine in the blood. You can't eat any kind of protein. It's very rare.

[@televisionarchivestudios1130]

@@SobrietyandSolace It's nothing but phenylalanine. Sold in Health food stores. The claims about it go back to a chain letter circulated years ago.

[@rosyperez8235]

WOW, this was really educational. Thanks for this video.

[@lisajmakeup]

Thanks for watching Rosy!

[@onlywithvic]

I started weight watchers about 8 months ago and I lost 28 lbs wasn’t even craving sugar everything was great. But recently for like the past month my left arm has been feeling weak/tingly/numbing so I went to the ER blood work was okay etc, went to my pcp and she’s now referring me to a neurologist to run more test. But I’m almost 100% sure it’s because during my weight loss I drank a lot of coke zero’s and Splenda and stuff and now I’ve cut that out and have been drinking water everyday , I’m just really praying irreversible damage hasn’t been done yet 🙏

[@reneedarrow3687]

I have always see head lines on how bad aspartame is for you. It was great hearing someone's actual experience. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm thinking and I guess making the decision to cut it out completely. I don't have much but why have it all. 💋

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you Hope for watching!

[@carrie9657]

I had a similar experience but less intense. I was on vacation and i decided to drink aspartame flavored water that everyone with me swore by. I probably only drank a liter when I developed a constant headache and that weird skin tingle. I knew it was the water and stopped. I was the only one that had that reaction and I'm not sure they believed me when I said it must be that water. I knew it was. Sugar free gum doesn't affect me but I stay away from other fake sugars now.

[@lisajmakeup]

Reading everyone's comments, its just validation that this stuff is so bad. thanks for sharing!

[@ginagrifffin]

I'm a migraine sufferer, aspartame is a huge trigger for me. It took me forever to figure this one out. Consuming it just once will trigger a 3-4 day migraine for me. MSG does the same thing. Aside from my morning cup of coffee, I predominantly drink water. If I have tea, I sweeten hot with honey, cold with natural sweetener (that I tote around in my purse) or I've learned to tolerate it unsweetened. I absolutely do not drink sodas. Thank you for this video, I love your content! :)

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you Gina! Wow... migraines seem to be a common side effect from a lot of others in this video... I'm glad I shared this and started this discussion!

[@MascaratoMidnight]

Hey, Gina, do you get treatment for your migraines? I also see you are a homeschooler. I just had to comment. I'm a beauty youtuber, mom to 8, homeschooler, and migraine sufferer. Thought we had a lot in common. LOL

[@ginagrifffin]

Mascara to Midnight Hey! Yes, we DO have a lot in common! :) Yes, I DO receive treatment for the migraines. I've been a chronic sufferer since I was 13.

[@ginagrifffin]

Mascara to Midnight PS I just subscribed to your channel! ;)

[@chavez349]

You seem very genuine. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@rachwilliams7971]

Yes & thanks for sharing this. I'm happy to be aware of it as I've never tried the artificial sweeteners but have considered them. I now know I'd be going with the Stevia

[@SarahArnoldTheAccidentalArtist]

I always wondered about the effects of aspartame! I used to drink 2 diet cokes per day and feel light headed. I figured it was a combination of aspartame and not enough water. I tolerate caffeine well. Thank you for posting this Lisa!!

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you Sarah for watching!

[@SarahArnoldTheAccidentalArtist]

:) Of course!

[@H1GH0CT8N3]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@lexy_boo]

i feel like this now. were twins with what we did…. im scared to death. i drink soooooooooooo much crystal lite. not the gum, but crystal lite. i have so much water weight. its weird. my weight gain looks like water weight not pure fat, its hard to explain. i almost had a seizure the other day my panic attack was so bad. everyday i have head pressure and a drunk feeling. i researched this all day. i am done. i threw out my crystal lite. i want this feeling to go away. ive been wondering why this last week i felt really strange… i hope starting tomorrow i feel better and going forward. thank you ….

[@Godblessed2]

I have fibromyalgia- it is totally exacerbated by aspartame. All I can say is get off the stuff asap. It’s poison

[@soundvector1]

Did you develop a weird dry cough from drinking aspartame?

[@ginamarina01]

I cannot tolerate any kind of artificial sweeteners as it affects my GI system in a bad way.

[@lisajmakeup]

Yeah...I think thats a common side effect from them.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Hours and hours on the bathroom floor crying all night from literally 3 tiny sherbet lemons with sucralose. It just isn't worth it!

[@cokerainbows]

@@SobrietyandSolace No one can digest sweeteners, look out for E471, glycerol, maltodextrin and mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, i also find palm fat a major problem for my stomach

[@cokerainbows]

@@SobrietyandSolace Also, could be the actual sherbet, i end up spewing with sherbet or anything fizzy or even marshmallows but i also have mild gastritis. I would say simple diet, paleo style basically

[@SobrietyandSolace]

@@cokerainbows It was definitely the sucralose though I also have GERD and I agree with you on the simple diet. I'm on a very low budget which means perishables like fresh fruit and veg are difficult as well as meat and fish. I am trying to go down a sort of pseudo keto route swapping out things like rice and potatoes for pulses that are higher in protein. I buy frozen berries and add to Greek yoghurt etc I buy tinned mackerel where I can but it is expensive despite having been a cheap fish in the past. In the summer I try to forage what I can as well making use of the free natural superfoods around us like stinging nettles- really back to basics.

[@franwillard4398]

That is so crazy!!! I have never heard that before but it makes sense!! Thanks for sharing😊

[@lisajmakeup]

Thanks for watching Fran!

[@AlexciaLinette]

I had the same problems with sucralose.

[@katc.9747]

I’ve been doing keto for the last 3 months and have been using sugar substitutes like stevia and monkfruit as I’ve “heard” aspartame isn’t good for you. However, i have been lately eating low carb tortillas and drinking more and more Sucralose and my whole body has been itchy and tingling (just like she said in the video). Then i googled side effects of Sucralose and it’s that and more (like bloat and depression, digestive issues, etc). I am going to start detoxing and flushing out my system from all of that.. thanks for this video. Much needed confirmation.

[@josephdupont]

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is something like 200 times sweeter than plain white sugar. Most sugar-free gums contain acidic flavorings and preservatives, which can cause dental erosion. These types of gums also contain artificial sweeteners. Aspartame and sucralose are two most common sweeteners in sugar-free gums. Aspartame metabolizes in your body into formaldehyde and wood alcohol. Your liver and kidneys cannot eliminate formaldehyde from your body through a normal waste filtration process. You should select the right type of gum while selecting a sugar-free gum. Chewing gum is helpful for cleaning your teeth of debris and neutralizing acids released by bacteria in plaque. It also increases the flow of saliva. However, you should select the right type of chewing gum to get all the benefits.

[@Србомбоница86]

yes but where to find such gum?

[@cherisprecher6448]

WOW! Thank you so very much for your information! I will definitely watch for aspartame!

[@lisajmakeup]

Thanks for watching Cheri!

[@melissahinkle1958]

Great video. Honestly in college I did so much sugar free and I remember eating sugar free candy and I tried Ben and Jerry's sugar free ice cream once made with Splenda and I said NEVER AGAIN because it bloated me so bad!! The sugar alcohol made my stomach go nuts. I also quit diet coke because I felt addicted to it and it seemed to make me want to crave sugar MORE. Now I just have one tsp of regular cane sugar with coffee and avoid artificial sweetners other than stevia like you. Stevia is great. I did have gestational diabetes and the diabetic coaches had to problem pushing sugar free and to a PREGNANT woman. Yikes!

[@lisajmakeup]

Thanks for sharing Melissa!

[@ProgressiveTruthSeekers]

Monk fruit is a great sweetener.

[@SaucerJess]

That's terrifying. Thank you for sharing!

[@lisajmakeup]

It was! Thanks for watching!

[@Србомбоница86]

chewing gum makes me pee all the time,I never thought much of it until I read, that almost all of them contain aspartame that can affect bladder,I was shocked.....I also had like IBS flares from it,its crazy,I dont touch juices anymore nor I miss them, but I still miss my gum:(....and tingling yes I felt that extremelly,I was icthy but had nothing to scratch and the drunk feeling omg,I felt drunk ALL the time,nauseous,it was awful

[@lisajmakeup]

Wow I am glad you figured out what was making you sick! I hope you are doing better now!

[@cokerainbows]

You'll always get stomach issues with the sweeteners like sorbitol and mannitol. Just avoid along with maltodextrin and also, high fructose corn syrup and E471 or Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids :)

[@cherylanne6549]

In the 90s I was trying to lose my baby weight, and I started having constant migraines. We finally tracked it back to aspartame. I'm so sensitive to it that if I have one bite of it or one stick of gum, it's an instant migraine for me. When I share this with my friends, several of them said they were getting headaches and they stopped eating it. I think it's a common problem, but people just don't realize what the trigger is.

[@ginagrifffin]

Harris Cheryl Same thing for me. Migraine trigger. It really is a tough one to catch.

[@lisajmakeup]

I think you are totally right!

[@newagequeen9454]

Instant migraine for me too. It's a very nagging migraine that lasts all day

[@ChefClary60]

My God. I’m a diabetic. Been chewing a TON of Extra Gum. Two pieces at a time. NEVER had headaches before and in last few weeks have had headaches. I put two pieces in my mouth and started feeling the headache again. And it clicked. I KNEW better. Haven’t used any sweetener except Stevia for years. Thx for sharing!

[@ivalivengood6379]

I had major depression, could not stop crying, and my skin and muscles pulsed or vibrated. Water weight stomach bloated. Stopped the diet Mt. First night, had occular migraines and auditory hallucinations. This happened for about 3 days. Drank alot of water everday and after a week My belly was less extended and I had clarity for the first time in years. I just drink reg cokes and water, alot of water.

[@zetticamitchell9149]

The same happened to me! I had to stop drinking crystal light! When I went to the doctor they thought I was crazy because they didn't see anything wrong with me! I had to flush my system with water

[@kendraward]

This is a very interesting story. Thank you for sharing. It helps more people to realize the dangers of over consuming aspartame.

[@sunithasriharikrishna7359]

So true. I went through the exact same symptoms

[@Zlervo]

Sorry to hear about your experience. I hate these sweeteners with a passion and here in the UK they put sweeteners in all our soft drinks because of their tax on sugar.

[@AshleyOlson1111]

Great video! Aspartame is pure poison. I see all these young youtubers sucking down their energy drinks & supplements loaded with aspartame...makes me cringe. So glad you are wise.

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you!

[@dannhorne9782]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you for watching!

[@amyk2902]

This was so good! I have drank diet cokes forever. I would have several through out the day. My husband quit diet coke and said about a week or so later how much better he felt. I knew I needed to quit but the thought of only drinking water discouraged me. But I did finally quit about a week ago. I am drinking water or tea, every now and then a coke (instead of diet). I know coke is bad as well but it has to be better than a diet coke. Thanks for the informative video.

[@lisajmakeup]

Good for you! I still have a diet here and there, but its much better than I use to be.

[@cubbylevi1764]

Amy K but a Coke classic is so delicious, huh?? I rarely have one but when I do, it's the original. (I've always liked the "burn")😉

[@shrutideshmukh2482]

Maam can you pls tell tips to naturally overcome sideeffects of aspartame or damage done i have been consuming sugar free from long time pls help me maam😭😭pls tell me how I can reverse the damage naturally

[@ammieraymer8741]

It is trying to replace sugar in the body and the body doesn't recognize. So the body still wants/needs the sugar so then the cravings increase.

[@lisajmakeup]

Yep!

[@vickithress]

After 15 years of drinking only one Diet Coke a day, I started getting numb in my legs and then in my face. I heard about the aspartame problems and stopped. No more issues. After two weeks I tried a Diet Coke and I immediately went numb. It was very scary. Even small amounts over a long period of time can be harmful. Now years later every once in a while I'll have a Diet soda, which in reality I should not.

[@lisajmakeup]

Wow! That;s so scary and crazy to read so many other people have similar effects from this. Thank you for sharing!

[@cubbylevi1764]

I am SO glad you posted this. Aspartame is a poison. On another note, I like your glory skin. I'm 58 with sun damage and texture...and oily skin. I'm on a tight budget. As a makeup artist, what would you suggest to add some glow, other than a highlighter? I thought about adding L'Oreal pro glow infallible foundation to my matte BB cream I love so much. Other ideas? Thank you from hot, humid Oklahoma.

[@lisajmakeup]

I think you have the right idea! Mix Loreal pro glow with a matte long wear foundation. I really like it mixed with a little of the Loreal Matte pro too...

[@cubbylevi1764]

Lisa J thanks!! I meant "gloWy" skin (ha). I thought about buying both. Will eventually do that. Because I'm sure they'd work particularly well mixed together.

[@pnky2006]

Omg I have the skin crawling issues bloating and my stomach is usually in ruins from aspartame

[@SoyaBeans]

My brother in-law was a computer programmer and he was working long hours at that time. He needed caffeine in order for him to stay awake... I'm not sure if it was because of the Diet Coke and other stuff that he was drinking multiple cans/bottles everyday for more than a year accompanied with stress that he ended up with brain tumor. He had to stop working and underwent surgery because it also affected his eyesight... Anyway, thank you so much for sharing this video with us... God bless!

[@lisajmakeup]

Oh no! How is he doing now?

[@cubbylevi1764]

Lisa J I have heard aspartame is linked to brain tumors😔

[@SoyaBeans]

Lisa J he is doing fine, he didn't have chemo because there's a chance he won't survive so he had surgery but just to get a sample and then he had radiation. The tumor is closely monitored if it's growing. So far he is stable by God's grace but he has lots of medications to take... It's been 3 years now and he didn't go back to work coz as I mentioned earlier his job is very stressful and most of the time lack of sleep/rest... 😏

[@Србомбоница86]

@@SoyaBeans poor guy,it was for sure aspartame and lack of sleep,lower melatonin levels from lack of slepp at night leads to cancer....this is what night shift workers know very well

[@deekayvixen]

I started adding Crystal Light to increase my water intake, because I don’t like plain water. 2-3 months later… fatigue, depression and digestive issues. I got a feeling it might be the Crystal Light, googled it and yep… In the garbage it went. Hoping to see improvements in health, because the symptoms have been affecting my life.

[@OGAesthetics]

same here. have been using diet products for years. just recently stopped after been experiencing some very annoying side effects.

[@journeytothinify]

So frightening! But if it can do that to you in large amounts, it's still not good for you even in small amounts. It's obviously a poison. I know when I chew gum with that in it I start having back to back hot flashes and a headache. It also does cause cravings

[@lisajmakeup]

So true Nicole! The whole time I was thinking it was helping me get a something sweet wihtout the calories, but it was working against me the whole time.

[@journeytothinify]

Lisa J I did the very same when I started the Ketogenic diet. I thought "eh, a little gum with those bad sweeteners in can't hurt" wrong!!

[@journeytothinify]

Lisa J PS...sweeteners I've found that do not cause problems are %100 pure sucralose (NOT Splenda as that has dextrose and maltodextrine in which is bad), we use the brand Sucradrops. Also erythritol and stevia.

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

Thanks for doing this video! When we eat sweet-tasting foods, it truly does trigger the brain to want more even if the sweet taste comes from an artificial sweetener. Such sweeteners can actually sabotage one's weight loss efforts. Also, I have fibromyalgia, and aspartame is a no-no for me as it can make my symptoms worse. Anybody with an auto-immune or other chronic condition should stay away from aspartame. I use stevia and small amounts of sugar most of the time with only occasional use of sucralose/Splenda (this is done with caution.)

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you for posting this! xoxo

[@cubbylevi1764]

Brightfox's Den gotta be careful with Splenda too. I used to LOVE it!

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

Cubby Levi I am careful. I use it very infrequently.

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

You're welcome!

[@luketaylor2351]

Wow that explains a lot! I've come to a weight loss plateau and I have to shamefully admit I do binge on the old aspartame in diet coke. I found I had similar symptoms as you as well. The other thing I find as well is that I have a psychotic hunger rage lol for sweet things after. I not touching coke zero again after this.

[@cokerainbows]

Luke: Thats how i ended up at 16 stone when i was 22, i started off at 9 stone, i was drinking pepsi max constantly, couldnt stop eating, i stopped drinking it and im now back to 10 stone and still losing, diet contains no sweeteners or dairy, gluten etc, just simple, healthy foods. I always tell people that diet food will make you eat more, it can also affect how you breakdown foods, something to do with the liver, google would give you more info

[@The_Gallowglass]

I think every time I drink 0 calorie stuff, I get an allergic reaction, anxiety attacks, gi problems

[@jeffwright9536]

Diet Pepsi caused terrible joint pain

[@lindalarson2789]

Me too.

[@ngarza9]

Im on the carnivore diet to figure out what was causing the inflammation. Turns out it was my daily Diet Coke. I haven’t had one in 4 days and still have joint pain. How long does it take to feel better ?

[@robbiekeith3528]

Aspartame is 2 amino acids. Aspartame acid and phenylalanine. The amount is Aspartame is too small to cause harm. When I was training I took 100 times the amount of these amino acides for my training. It did cause mild mood swings but nothing dramatic. It would last a few hours and be gone. Amino acides are need to build protein. Some amino acids calm. Some amino acids stop depression. They are very medicinal. I really dont think you should worry about Aspartame. A lit of times it's a placebo effect. If you believe something us poison your body will react as if it's poison.

[@paulab.6687]

VERY enlightening. Thank you!

[@lisajmakeup]

Thank you for watching!

[@Yeshua222love]

I stoppedd drink it 3 days ago i feel so good now, it makes u sick! Pale in skin, anxiety, worried, joint pain, tired .... Etc. Heard it affects the brain also to give u more depression.

[@OGAesthetics]

Same im hoping to feel better soon. I think its gonna take weeks before our bodies recover. How did u feel on vs off?

[@Yeshua222love]

@@OGAesthetics now i have not drink in a week soon and i have had detox abstinense, sweating more and more anxiety outside sometimes but my skin is more glowy and radiant now and dont feel as much depressed... And i also struggle with candida so drinking this poison when having infection in the gut is no good idea it makes u so sick i feel way more better than before. AND U??

[@OGAesthetics]

@@Yeshua222love quit all aspartame and gluten on friday. And ive been feeling so much better already!! I hope i just keep feeling better and better

[@Yeshua222love]

@@OGAesthetics thats good hope soo 🙏🏼🙏🏼 wish u all the best

[@Brandiafinegirl62]

Aspartame caused me to have constant migraines. Once I stopped using it, I never had another migraine, and it's been 15 years.

[@sarahstroud6021]

I have a sweet tooth as well!! I use 3 stevia in my morning coffee!!i only drink water the rest of the day!!Every once in a while I drink a Sprite Zero, I struggle with my sweet tooth but I'm not overweight but I'm scared it's going to catch up with me😀also, aspartame triggers a migraine for me as well, it doesn't do it every time but every once in a while it will! Thanks for sharing this story😀

[@dalj6]

Thank you 🙏, very similar experience.

[@valeriekelley8023]

Honestly it should be illegal to use aspartame! I won't consume products with it, it instantly gives me a stomach ache.

[@meskalin64]

I know this is a long time ago but do you have any amount/numbers on the aspartame you used?

[@chloebaker715]

I have had this experience too!!! And one on the train and my tongue started tingling and I literally thought I was having a heart attack or something! I know it sounds dramatic but I was so scared! I used to chew so much gum and put so many artificial sweetners in my tea and constantly drink soda!

[@PreciousMetalinvest]

I 1st heard about it’s bad effects in 2007 Someone told me their mother was recommended by doctor to avoid coke as her health was suffering.. maybe high blood pressure, maybe diabetes can’t remember. So this persons mum switched to Diet Coke.. and the bad effects that she 2st had become worse. The doctor was asking what are you taking differently now are you off the cola & it turns out the Diet Coke was the culprit. After she stopped taking that too her problem improved

[@9Dan22]

I drank a diet drink today and my headache started immediately after. I took paracetamol. Last time ever I take anything with sweetener

[@DeepThoughtsForYouTube]

I'm curious if at that time you had your blood pressure checked. It would be interesting to see how if all the water weight affected your cardiovascular system. Wow! Great story. Scary though. Wonder why they just can't use Stevia in diatetic products instead of aspartame.

[@lisajmakeup]

I didn't have it checked, but that would be interesting! Thanks for watching!

[@jsand5389]

Maybe because aspartame is way cheaper than stevia

[@ProgressiveTruthSeekers]

Aspartame can cause Brain Fog!

[@heathermaggi1498]

Thank you for sharing your story. I don't like plain water so I always add crystal light to it. Will be adjusting how much of this I use from now on.

[@lisajmakeup]

Thanks Heather for watching! Yes, its better to cut back if you can't cut it out completely. I still have a diet soda here and there... I know its bad for me, but much better that its so in frequent compared to how I use to drink several a day

[@Businesstogoadams]

Thanks for sharing! Super helpful

[@michaelanthony386]

I'm addicted to soda I'm just now getting off of Coke Zero again after having those symptoms lightheadedness the tingling almost like a nerve issue. I hear it takes about two weeks to a month to go through the withdrawal, but you do what you have to do. Thank you for the video.

[@Mom4life.]

OMG I thought I was going to die. This is exactly how I felt.

[@caracorson6067]

Thanks for the video. I had no idea this could happen from ingesting too much aspartame!

[@lisajmakeup]

I didn't either. Crazy scary!

[@Rydrake6]

I used to be addicted to chewing gum. Whenever my parents bought a pack, it would almost always be gone in a week. It got to the point where I was having jaw pain and pretty bad headaches. One day I took a pack that was half full, threw it in the trash, and I told my parents not to buy anymore of it. I'm pretty certain I was addicted to the aspartame in it. I haven't chewed a piece of gum since.