The overall rating for aspartame is 1 out of 3 meaning there is little if any evidence that this supplement does what it claims to do. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Claim Ratings
  6. References

Aspartame Simple Report

  • Supplement: Aspartame
  • Supplement Category: artificial sweeteners
  • Number of Products Containing Aspartame: 0
  • Effectiveness Rating: 1 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 20 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 1
  • Number of Claims: 2

Aspartame Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for aspartame is 1 out of 3. This rating means there is little to no evidence to back the supplement's use. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for aspartame as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Aspartame

There is one study in the database on aspartame; the research rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for aspartame as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Energy Balance (calories in & calories out) Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
decrease calorie intake

Mental Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve mood

References

Title of Study
Phenylalanine and aspartame fail to alter feeding behavior, mood and arousal in men