3. Vision Problems
Aspartame consumption has links to vision disorders. Dry eyes, blurred vision, and the inability to retain focus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered connections between aspartame consumption and vision problems. The test results of controlled studies between two groups of individuals. One group consumed aspartame while the other did not. The results of the research show that aspartame does indeed, cause issues with vision.
Aspartame is made up of aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol. There is research that suggests methanol could be toxic to your optic nerve and retina. The elevation in toxicity creates numerous vision issues. If aspartame is stored for an extended period, or exposed to high temperatures, the chemicals in the compound break down into toxic components that can damage your eyes.
Drinking diet soda regularly, especially if you already have eye problems, could further exasperate existing vision disorders. Remove all foods and drink containing aspartame from our diet and replace it with a natural sweetener like stevia instead.