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From diet sodas and sugar-free desserts to chewing gums and protein supplements, millions of people consume these sugar substitutes regularly. Among them, aspartame remains one of the most widely used—and most controversial—artificial sweeteners.
Over the years, concerns have repeatedly surfaced regarding whether aspartame may increase the risk of cancer. Social media posts, sensational headlines, and conflicting research findings have only intensified public confusion. In 2023, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans," the debate gained renewed attention worldwide.
