What’s Your Aspartame IQ?

Is this sugar substitute safe during pregnancy?

by Donna Smith
Can't wait to dig into that cup of sugar-free pudding? Did you know it may contain aspartame? This sugar substitute can be found in everything from diet sodas and gelatin products to vitamins and sugar-free gum. But is this artificial sweetener safe for pregnant or nursing women? How much do you really know about aspartame? Let's find out!
 
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