(FOX NEWS) – The non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener aspartame – which is found in many sugar-free or “diet” foods and drinks – has been linked to potential problems with memory and learning, according to a study from the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine.
In the study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, male mice that consumed aspartame – even at levels deemed safe by the FDA – had offspring that “demonstrated spatial learning and memory deficits,” a press release from FSU stated.
Over a 16-week period, the researchers studied three groups of mice.
