These sources you are refrencing for aspartame research are IMHO, not the most reliable sources. They are the same type of source that people redicule when they say stuff about atkins. it is quite obvious that many people here have their mind made up on the subject and that is ok. I for one dont think aspartame is the evil it is cracked up to be. The NIH has done several studies that have found it safe as well as the FDA and many other national regulatory bodies. However, i think the most important aspect of this issue, and every other diet issue, was brought up by gaudess. Moderation is the key to a healthy lifestyle. One of the underlying aspects of this diet, that many people overlook, is moderation. IMHO, if you live by that one word, you will avoid the vast majority of lifes pitfalls.