https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2016/11/27/scientists-discover-why-diet-coke-is-probably-undermining-you.aspxA recent study in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism shows that gut enzymes may be affected by a metabolite in the artificial sweetener aspartame in such a way that, instead of helping you lose weight, it actually may make you gain it. TheenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2016/11/27/scientists-discover-why-diet-coke-is-probably-undermining-you.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#81985512/1/2016 7:09:25 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:819855MaryNashStoddard<p>This article supports the research of our original Aspartame Awareness Campaign (since 1987) to educate and inform an unsuspecting public to the very real dangers of Aspartame ingestion. Thanks for sharing our information and original research into the scientific basis that research has been created upon. Our continued efforts are being recognized by consumers and news organizations around the world. We appreciate the opportunity to share via this and many other sites including our &lt;aspartamesafety.com&gt; -- All Best, Hon. Mary Nash Stoddard (TX Radio Hall of Fame) author/Deadly Deception Story of Aspartame</p>