Aspartame is broken down into formaldehyde in various tissues and may contribute to migraines. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Formaldehyde, aspartame, and migraines: a possible connection.
Abstract Source:
Dermatitis. 2008 May-Jun;19(3):E10-1. PMID: 18627677
Article Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Abstract:
Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener that has been linked to pediatric and adolescent migraines. Upon ingestion, aspartame is broken, converted, and oxidized into formaldehyde in various tissues. We present the first case series of aspartame-associated migraines related to clinically relevant positive reactions to formaldehyde on patch testing.
Article Published Date : May 01, 2008
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Diseases : Migraine Disorders : CK(662) : AC(0)
Problem Substances : Aspartame : CK(135) : AC(0)
