I'm a big soda/diet soda junkie myself, and I have read all of the bad things about aspartame as well. Drinking diet soda has helped me to keep my weight down, but I can't help feeling a bit nervous due to the aspartame. So far, my solution has been to drink diet soda that contains sucralose, which is apparently less dangerous than aspartame. Sucralose does contain a radical Chlorine ion that may affect the nervous system, but no studies have shown anything conclusive. I guess I'm doomed unless they come out with a safe, calorie-free, artificial sweetener.
If this thread makes you change your mind about diet colas with aspartame, there are some out there that are sweetened by sucralose you can try.
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