Saccharin and aspartame. Are they safe to consume during pregnancy?
Saccharin and aspartame are commonly used artificial sweeteners. Some of the currently available information on their safety in pregnancy was reviewed, with recommendations formulated on their use in the periconceptional period and pregnancy.
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Division of Reproductive Medicine, North Charles Hospital, Johns Hopkins Health System Member Institution, Baltimore, Maryland 21218.
D001218:Aspartame / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D001224:Aspartic Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D004151:Dipeptides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000432:Methanol / Q000378:metabolism; D010649:Phenylalanine / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000187:drug effects*; D012439:Saccharin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D004151:Dipeptides; D001224:Aspartic Acid; D010649:Phenylalanine; D012439:Saccharin; D000432:Methanol; D001218:Aspartame