Daily Archives: December 29, 2013

More Cholesterol Myths

The cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease states that dietary cholesterol raises plasma levels of certain lipoproteins, and that this in turn is the cause of the atherosclerosis that subsequently increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, the basis of the … Continue reading

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Aspartame Alters Brain Chemistry?

Aspartame, also called L-aspartate-L-phenylalanine methyl ester, is an artificial sweetener used extensively in the food industry to replace sugar. The growth in demand for diet drinks initially fuelled increased consumption of aspartame amongst humans. However, more recently it has become … Continue reading

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