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I read that aspartame fools the body. The sweet taste prepares the body for an influx of carbs which it doesn't get thus increasing the body's craving for the carbs.
Thus, drinking a diet soda so you won't eat the candy makes you want the candy even more. But if you can get past the craving phase you should be ok.
Thus, drinking a diet soda so you won't eat the candy makes you want the candy even more. But if you can get past the craving phase you should be ok.
obiwan9962
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sawas i owe you K for the links
thanks bro
thanks bro
SubjectiveIllusion
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Straight Answers about Aspartame
This fact sheet is sponsored by the Calorie Control Council. The contents have been reviewed by the American Dietetic Association’s Fact Sheet Review Board. The appearance of this information does not constitute an endorsement by ADA of the sponsor’s products or services. This fact sheet was prepared for the general public. Questions regarding its content and use should be directed to a dietetics professional.
What is aspartame?
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetening ingredient that provides the sweet taste of sugar without the calories. Aspartame has been used in numerous foods and beverages for more than 20 years and is enjoyed by millions of Americans every day.
How is aspartame handled by the body?
Aspartame is broken down in the body to the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine as well as a small amount of methanol. These components are also found naturally in foods such as meats, milk, fruits and vegetables. The body uses these components in exactly the same way whether they come from
aspartame or common foods. In fact, the foods you consume every day provide much greater amounts of these components than does aspartame.
Is aspartame safe?
Yes. Aspartame’s safety has been documented in more than 200 objective scientific studies. The safety of aspartame has been confirmed by the regulatory authorities in more than 100 countries, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada, and the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on
Food, as well as by experts with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization.
What products contain aspartame and how can I tell?
Aspartame is used to sweeten products such as low-calorie tabletop sweeteners, carbonated soft drinks, powdered soft drinks, puddings, gelatins, frozen desserts, yogurt, hot cocoa mixes, teas, breath mints, chewing gum and other foods, as well as some vitamin and cold preparations. To locate these products,
look for the word "aspartame" on the ingredient list.
Who can use aspartame?
Consumers can enjoy products sweetened with aspartame as part of a healthful diet. Aspartame can replace all or part of the sugar and calories in foods and beverages. However, it is important to keep in mind that children, particularly young children, need ample calories for rapid growth and development.
In addition, pregnant and breastfeeding women need to consume adequate calories to nourish the fetus or infant and should consult with a physician or a registered dietitian about their nutritional needs.
Individuals with the rare genetic disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), cannot properly metabolize phenylalanine. PKU is detected at birth through a mandatory screening program, and these individuals must monitor their intake of phenylalanine from all foods, including foods containing aspartame. That’s why the following statement is found on aspartame-containing products: "Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine."
How do foods and beverages sweetened with aspartame fit into healthful eating?
As a sweetener, aspartame can reduce or replace the sugar and calories in foods and beverages while maintaining great taste. Thus, aspartame offers one simple step to help people move closer to achieving a more healthful diet.
Health experts agree that eating well and being physically active are keys to a healthful lifestyle. To help people achieve a more healthful lifestyle, the US government provides the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans." One of the guidelines states, "Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars." The World Health Organization also recommends a number of dietary guidelines to combat increases in chronic diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, and diabetes. One recommendation is to limit sugars added to some foods and beverages.
How do products sweetened with aspartame aid weight management?
With nearly two out of three Americans classified as overweight or obese, taking steps to assure appropriate calorie intake is important for many people. Because products with aspartame are lower in calories than their sugar-sweetened counterparts, using products with aspartame together with regular physical activity can help with weight management. Simply substituting a packet of tabletop sweetener with aspartame for two teaspoons of sugar three times daily-in coffee, on cereal and in ice tea, for example-adds up to a savings of about 100 calories. In addition, a 3-year scientific study done at Harvard Medical School showed that aspartame was a valuable aid to a long-term weight management program that included diet and physical activity.
How does aspartame help people with diabetes?
Aspartame offers people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes greater variety and flexibility in budgeting their total carbohydrate intake and helps them satisfy their taste for sweets without affecting blood sugar. People with diabetes are more likely to stick with a healthful meal plan when they can include foods they enjoy. In addition, consuming products with aspartame can reduce calories, which helps people with diabetes manage their weight.
Is there any truth to the negative information about aspartame I see on the Internet or in the media?
No. Negative allegations that aspartame may be associated with numerous ailments are not based on science. Unfortunately, urban myths about aspartame continue to be circulated over the Internet. Aspartame-sweetened products offer yet another choice for those individuals who want to limit calories and moderate sugar intake but not sacrifice great taste.
The safety of aspartame has been proven numerous times and has been backed by more than three decades of research and 200 scientific studies. Recently, several governments and expert committees carefully evaluated the Internet allegations and found them to be false, reconfirming the safety of aspartame. Leading health authorities, such as the American Medical Association, the American Dietetic Association, and the American Diabetes Association, agree that aspartame is safe.
The American
Dietetic
Association
Knowledge Center
For food and nutrition information or for a referral to a dietetics professional in your area call:
800/366-1655
or visit:
www.eatright.org
To see what government and health organizations say about aspartame safety, go to www.aspartame.org. Additional information about aspartame can be found at www.caloriecontrol.org.
American Dietetic Association
"Your link to nutrition and health"sm
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
©2003 ADA. Reproduction of this
fact sheet is permitted for educational purposes. Reproduction for sales purposes is not authorized.
This fact sheet expires 6/1/2006.
This fact sheet is sponsored by the Calorie Control Council. The contents have been reviewed by the American Dietetic Association’s Fact Sheet Review Board. The appearance of this information does not constitute an endorsement by ADA of the sponsor’s products or services. This fact sheet was prepared for the general public. Questions regarding its content and use should be directed to a dietetics professional.
What is aspartame?
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetening ingredient that provides the sweet taste of sugar without the calories. Aspartame has been used in numerous foods and beverages for more than 20 years and is enjoyed by millions of Americans every day.
How is aspartame handled by the body?
Aspartame is broken down in the body to the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine as well as a small amount of methanol. These components are also found naturally in foods such as meats, milk, fruits and vegetables. The body uses these components in exactly the same way whether they come from
aspartame or common foods. In fact, the foods you consume every day provide much greater amounts of these components than does aspartame.
Is aspartame safe?
Yes. Aspartame’s safety has been documented in more than 200 objective scientific studies. The safety of aspartame has been confirmed by the regulatory authorities in more than 100 countries, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada, and the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on
Food, as well as by experts with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization.
What products contain aspartame and how can I tell?
Aspartame is used to sweeten products such as low-calorie tabletop sweeteners, carbonated soft drinks, powdered soft drinks, puddings, gelatins, frozen desserts, yogurt, hot cocoa mixes, teas, breath mints, chewing gum and other foods, as well as some vitamin and cold preparations. To locate these products,
look for the word "aspartame" on the ingredient list.
Who can use aspartame?
Consumers can enjoy products sweetened with aspartame as part of a healthful diet. Aspartame can replace all or part of the sugar and calories in foods and beverages. However, it is important to keep in mind that children, particularly young children, need ample calories for rapid growth and development.
In addition, pregnant and breastfeeding women need to consume adequate calories to nourish the fetus or infant and should consult with a physician or a registered dietitian about their nutritional needs.
Individuals with the rare genetic disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), cannot properly metabolize phenylalanine. PKU is detected at birth through a mandatory screening program, and these individuals must monitor their intake of phenylalanine from all foods, including foods containing aspartame. That’s why the following statement is found on aspartame-containing products: "Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine."
How do foods and beverages sweetened with aspartame fit into healthful eating?
As a sweetener, aspartame can reduce or replace the sugar and calories in foods and beverages while maintaining great taste. Thus, aspartame offers one simple step to help people move closer to achieving a more healthful diet.
Health experts agree that eating well and being physically active are keys to a healthful lifestyle. To help people achieve a more healthful lifestyle, the US government provides the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans." One of the guidelines states, "Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars." The World Health Organization also recommends a number of dietary guidelines to combat increases in chronic diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, and diabetes. One recommendation is to limit sugars added to some foods and beverages.
How do products sweetened with aspartame aid weight management?
With nearly two out of three Americans classified as overweight or obese, taking steps to assure appropriate calorie intake is important for many people. Because products with aspartame are lower in calories than their sugar-sweetened counterparts, using products with aspartame together with regular physical activity can help with weight management. Simply substituting a packet of tabletop sweetener with aspartame for two teaspoons of sugar three times daily-in coffee, on cereal and in ice tea, for example-adds up to a savings of about 100 calories. In addition, a 3-year scientific study done at Harvard Medical School showed that aspartame was a valuable aid to a long-term weight management program that included diet and physical activity.
How does aspartame help people with diabetes?
Aspartame offers people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes greater variety and flexibility in budgeting their total carbohydrate intake and helps them satisfy their taste for sweets without affecting blood sugar. People with diabetes are more likely to stick with a healthful meal plan when they can include foods they enjoy. In addition, consuming products with aspartame can reduce calories, which helps people with diabetes manage their weight.
Is there any truth to the negative information about aspartame I see on the Internet or in the media?
No. Negative allegations that aspartame may be associated with numerous ailments are not based on science. Unfortunately, urban myths about aspartame continue to be circulated over the Internet. Aspartame-sweetened products offer yet another choice for those individuals who want to limit calories and moderate sugar intake but not sacrifice great taste.
The safety of aspartame has been proven numerous times and has been backed by more than three decades of research and 200 scientific studies. Recently, several governments and expert committees carefully evaluated the Internet allegations and found them to be false, reconfirming the safety of aspartame. Leading health authorities, such as the American Medical Association, the American Dietetic Association, and the American Diabetes Association, agree that aspartame is safe.
The American
Dietetic
Association
Knowledge Center
For food and nutrition information or for a referral to a dietetics professional in your area call:
800/366-1655
or visit:
www.eatright.org
To see what government and health organizations say about aspartame safety, go to www.aspartame.org. Additional information about aspartame can be found at www.caloriecontrol.org.
American Dietetic Association
"Your link to nutrition and health"sm
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
©2003 ADA. Reproduction of this
fact sheet is permitted for educational purposes. Reproduction for sales purposes is not authorized.
This fact sheet expires 6/1/2006.
obiwan9962
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don't believe all the hype bud
obiwan9962
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Anthrax said:
Although scientists know that huge amounts of methanol can affect vision, only small amounts of methanol are formed when aspartame and many fruits, vegetables and juices are digested. In fact, a glass of tomato juice provides about six times as much methanol as an equal amount of a beverage sweetened with aspartame. During the digestion of aspartame in the gastrointestinal tract, the released methanol is then easily further metabolized by normal body processes in the same way as when methanol is derived from other dietary sources. Numerous scientific studies have shown that the methanol from aspartame does not accumulate in the body and thus cannot reach harmful levels.
aspartame is safe for 99,99% of the population (as you said, those with Phenylketonuria should not take it)
but, and we agree, aspartame is not beneficial: it is convenient, it is a better sweetener than "real" sugar but there are also other non caloric artificial sweetener
aspartame is safe for 99,99% of the population (as you said, those with Phenylketonuria should not take it)
but, and we agree, aspartame is not beneficial: it is convenient, it is a better sweetener than "real" sugar but there are also other non caloric artificial sweetener
obiwan9962
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i use splenda sugartwin and stevia
SubjectiveIllusion
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Anything in excess can be unhealthy. I think its much safer to drink diet pop all day then to snack on sugar foods and drink the same amount of caffeinated beverages. You'll avoid the 'ups and downs' caused by your insulin crashing and caffeine wearing off.
Also as my post said "In fact, the foods you consume every day provide much greater amounts of these components than does aspartame."
So either way you could be consuming about the same (if not more) amount of methanol.
And like Anthrax said, why are we getting all hyped up over the 'supposed' dangerous effects of products when we've never seen reason to?
Relax,.. and enjoy!
obiwan9962
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splenda is sucraloseBorg4902 said:
obiwan9962
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SubjectiveIllusion said:
most soda pop is caffienated
and on top of it the phosphorus acid it contains leechs calicum from the skeleton
SubjectiveIllusion
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I drink Diet Ginger Ale and it has no caffeine. Though, I would agree that many diet pops do have caffeine.
Did this information come from a credible source with many studies from other well respected sources to back it up? Could we get a link to it if so?
Thanks.
p.s. No offense. I just like to make sure before I engage in something! I've been fooled most of my life by fad diets and false information.
obiwan9962
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no worries broSubjectiveIllusion said:
i posted links in another thread
and yes there were credible sources
try these:
http://www.healthsentinel.com/Briefs/Soda.htm
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_relea...c-rco081701.php
http://www.focus-on-nutrition.com/sodas.shtml
SubjectiveIllusion
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obiwan9962:
I've done some of my own research while you were typing your links up for me- By the way, thank you!- and I've found the Phospheric Acid to be of little concern as compared to other foods, but I'll address your links first:
Your first link has one small study that ties a link between cola beverage consumption and bone fractures in girls.
It appears your artical gave us an answer as to why:
"The high consumption of carbonated beverages and the declining consumption of milk are of great public health significance for girls and women because of their proneness to osteoporosis in later life."
And let it be known that the effect in boys was inverse! So why are you worrying?
The middle artical didn't work, but forget it.
The last artical talks about such myths as the intake of acid substances affecting the bloods ph level, which is such an old fallacy I had to stop reading because I didn't consider it credible at all. I could list many counter sites as to the claims in that artical, but lets not get any more carried away then we have to.
Heres some of my info:
Phosphoric Acid
What is phosphoric acid?
Phosphoric acid is the source of phosphorus in most cola drinks. Phosphorus is a major constituent of all plant and animal cells and is present in all natural foods. Cheese, bread, nuts, fish, meat and eggs contain 200 - 800mg of phosphorus per 100g,
whereas cola drinks contain between 13-19 mg of phosphorus per 100ml (i.e. a relatively low level).
What are the properties of phosphorus?
The consumption of foods containing phosphorus helps bone and tooth formation and the body's acid balance. A phosphorus deficiency can cause de-mineralisation of bone and the loss of calcium.
So should a growing child avoid drinks containing phosphoric acid to protect the strength of his / her bones?
No. Phosphorus is essential for proper bone formation and too little can be as much a problem as too much. Therefore, as with most foods and drinks, a balanced diet and regular exercise is the key. Genetic inheritance, body build, hormone levels, diet and
physical activity are all factors which can influence bone health.
It is also worth noting that soft drinks only contribute about 4% to the phosphorus intake of adolescents, whereas cereal and cereal products contribute over 25%.
Click here for the 50 Foods Highest in Phosphorus.
Information about the Recommended Daily intake:
PHOSPHORUS
Phosphorus (P) is an essential mineral that is found in all cells within the body. The body of the human adult contains about 400-500 g. The greatest amount of body phosphorus can be found primarily in bone (85%) and muscle (14%). Phosphorus is primarily found as phosphate (PO4 2-). The major building blocks of biology are covalent molecules comprising proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids. The nucleic acids deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are polymers based on phosphate ester monomers. The high-energy
phosphate bond of ATP is the major energy currency of living organisms. Cell membranes are composed largely of phospholipids. The inorganic constituents of bone are primarily a calcium phosphate salt called hydroxyapatite. A variety of enzymatic activities are controlled by alternate phosphorylation and dephosphorylation of proteins. The metabolism of all major metabolic substrates depends on the functioning of phosphorus as a cofactor in a variety of enzymes and as the principal reservoir for metabolic energy.
Deficiencies: Dietary phosphorus absorption is about 60-70%; any excess absorbed is readily excreted in the urine. Since renal conservation of phosphorus occurs quite efficiently on low phosphorus diets, a deficiency rarely occurs in a healthy population. However, various disease states or conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal malabsorption, diabetes mellitus, renal tubular dysfunction, antacid abuse, and premature birth) can be associated with low blood phosphorus levels (i.e., hypophosphatemia) and depleted phosphorus stores. Diet recommendations: New recommendations for dietary phosphorus include a value, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), which an individual should aim to meet, and a value, the Tolerable Upper Level (UL), which should not be exceeded. Intakes between the RDA and the UL ensure that serum phosphorus levels will be maintained in the normal range. Values for infants are called Adequate Intake (AI) levels, and are based on a significant portion of intake being from breast milk. It should also be noted that there are no additional requirements for P during pregnancy or lactation. The Recommended intake levels for P (mg per day) are set based on life stage groups. For infants 0 to 6, and 6 to 12 months, the RDA is 100 and 275 mg, respectively. No UL has been set for these ages as supplementation would be unlikely. For children 1 to 3 and 4 to 8 years, the RDA is 460 and 500, respectively, and the UL is 3000 mg. For youth 9 to 18 years, the RDA is 1250 mg, which indicates the higher need for phosphorus during the adolescent growth spurt; the UL for youth is 4000 mg. Adults 19 years and older have an RDA of 700 mg. The UL is 4000 mg up to age 70, then declines to 3000 mg after age 70 years.
Food Sources: Phosphorus is found widely distributed in foodstuffs. In the United States, the average daily intake is about 1600 mg for males and 1000 mg for females. In general, food sources rich in protein (milk, meat, eggs, legumes and grains) are also high in phosphorus. The relative contributions of food groups to phosphorus intake are: 60% from milk, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs; 20% from cereals and legumes; 10% from fruits and fruit juices; 4% from alcoholic beverages; and 3% from soft drinks and other beverages.
Toxicity: A diet containing a 2:1 dietary ratio of phosphorus to calcium can cause low blood calcium (hypocalcemia) and secondary hyperparathyroidism with excess bone resorption and bone loss in animals. Human breast milk, with a lower phosphorus content than cow milk, is considered better suited to the needs of the infant. For older ages, typical diets in the United States frequently exceed the recommended ratio; however, these diets are not believed to be harmful unless calcium intake is also very low. As intake of phosphorus rises, so does serum
phosphorus. Elevated serum phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia) can occur in patients with renal failure due to a poor ability to excrete phosphorus in the urine. As indicated by UL values, intake of phosphorus exceeding 3 to 4 grams may be harmful in healthy individuals.
For further information:
Allen, L. H. & Wood, R. J. (1994) Calcium and phosphorus. In: Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease (Shils,
M. E., Olson, J. A. & Shike, M., eds.), 8th ed., pp. 144 - 163. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, PA.
Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes (1997) Dietary Reference Intakes: Calcium,
Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Fluoride. National Academy Press, Washington, DC.
Prepared By:
Susan J. Whiting, Ph.D.
Professor, Div. of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Saskatchewan
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
110 Science Place
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5C9
Phone: 306-966-5837
FAX: 306-966-6377
Email: [email protected]
Richard J. Wood, Ph.D.
Chief, Mineral Bioavailability Lab
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition
Research Center on Aging at Tufts Univ.
711 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111-1525
Phone: 617-556-3192
FAX: 617-556-3344
Email: [email protected]
I've done some of my own research while you were typing your links up for me- By the way, thank you!- and I've found the Phospheric Acid to be of little concern as compared to other foods, but I'll address your links first:
Your first link has one small study that ties a link between cola beverage consumption and bone fractures in girls.
It appears your artical gave us an answer as to why:
"The high consumption of carbonated beverages and the declining consumption of milk are of great public health significance for girls and women because of their proneness to osteoporosis in later life."
And let it be known that the effect in boys was inverse! So why are you worrying?
The middle artical didn't work, but forget it.
The last artical talks about such myths as the intake of acid substances affecting the bloods ph level, which is such an old fallacy I had to stop reading because I didn't consider it credible at all. I could list many counter sites as to the claims in that artical, but lets not get any more carried away then we have to.
Heres some of my info:
Phosphoric Acid
What is phosphoric acid?
Phosphoric acid is the source of phosphorus in most cola drinks. Phosphorus is a major constituent of all plant and animal cells and is present in all natural foods. Cheese, bread, nuts, fish, meat and eggs contain 200 - 800mg of phosphorus per 100g,
whereas cola drinks contain between 13-19 mg of phosphorus per 100ml (i.e. a relatively low level).
What are the properties of phosphorus?
The consumption of foods containing phosphorus helps bone and tooth formation and the body's acid balance. A phosphorus deficiency can cause de-mineralisation of bone and the loss of calcium.
So should a growing child avoid drinks containing phosphoric acid to protect the strength of his / her bones?
No. Phosphorus is essential for proper bone formation and too little can be as much a problem as too much. Therefore, as with most foods and drinks, a balanced diet and regular exercise is the key. Genetic inheritance, body build, hormone levels, diet and
physical activity are all factors which can influence bone health.
It is also worth noting that soft drinks only contribute about 4% to the phosphorus intake of adolescents, whereas cereal and cereal products contribute over 25%.
Click here for the 50 Foods Highest in Phosphorus.
Information about the Recommended Daily intake:
PHOSPHORUS
Phosphorus (P) is an essential mineral that is found in all cells within the body. The body of the human adult contains about 400-500 g. The greatest amount of body phosphorus can be found primarily in bone (85%) and muscle (14%). Phosphorus is primarily found as phosphate (PO4 2-). The major building blocks of biology are covalent molecules comprising proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids. The nucleic acids deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are polymers based on phosphate ester monomers. The high-energy
phosphate bond of ATP is the major energy currency of living organisms. Cell membranes are composed largely of phospholipids. The inorganic constituents of bone are primarily a calcium phosphate salt called hydroxyapatite. A variety of enzymatic activities are controlled by alternate phosphorylation and dephosphorylation of proteins. The metabolism of all major metabolic substrates depends on the functioning of phosphorus as a cofactor in a variety of enzymes and as the principal reservoir for metabolic energy.
Deficiencies: Dietary phosphorus absorption is about 60-70%; any excess absorbed is readily excreted in the urine. Since renal conservation of phosphorus occurs quite efficiently on low phosphorus diets, a deficiency rarely occurs in a healthy population. However, various disease states or conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal malabsorption, diabetes mellitus, renal tubular dysfunction, antacid abuse, and premature birth) can be associated with low blood phosphorus levels (i.e., hypophosphatemia) and depleted phosphorus stores. Diet recommendations: New recommendations for dietary phosphorus include a value, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), which an individual should aim to meet, and a value, the Tolerable Upper Level (UL), which should not be exceeded. Intakes between the RDA and the UL ensure that serum phosphorus levels will be maintained in the normal range. Values for infants are called Adequate Intake (AI) levels, and are based on a significant portion of intake being from breast milk. It should also be noted that there are no additional requirements for P during pregnancy or lactation. The Recommended intake levels for P (mg per day) are set based on life stage groups. For infants 0 to 6, and 6 to 12 months, the RDA is 100 and 275 mg, respectively. No UL has been set for these ages as supplementation would be unlikely. For children 1 to 3 and 4 to 8 years, the RDA is 460 and 500, respectively, and the UL is 3000 mg. For youth 9 to 18 years, the RDA is 1250 mg, which indicates the higher need for phosphorus during the adolescent growth spurt; the UL for youth is 4000 mg. Adults 19 years and older have an RDA of 700 mg. The UL is 4000 mg up to age 70, then declines to 3000 mg after age 70 years.
Food Sources: Phosphorus is found widely distributed in foodstuffs. In the United States, the average daily intake is about 1600 mg for males and 1000 mg for females. In general, food sources rich in protein (milk, meat, eggs, legumes and grains) are also high in phosphorus. The relative contributions of food groups to phosphorus intake are: 60% from milk, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs; 20% from cereals and legumes; 10% from fruits and fruit juices; 4% from alcoholic beverages; and 3% from soft drinks and other beverages.
Toxicity: A diet containing a 2:1 dietary ratio of phosphorus to calcium can cause low blood calcium (hypocalcemia) and secondary hyperparathyroidism with excess bone resorption and bone loss in animals. Human breast milk, with a lower phosphorus content than cow milk, is considered better suited to the needs of the infant. For older ages, typical diets in the United States frequently exceed the recommended ratio; however, these diets are not believed to be harmful unless calcium intake is also very low. As intake of phosphorus rises, so does serum
phosphorus. Elevated serum phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia) can occur in patients with renal failure due to a poor ability to excrete phosphorus in the urine. As indicated by UL values, intake of phosphorus exceeding 3 to 4 grams may be harmful in healthy individuals.
For further information:
Allen, L. H. & Wood, R. J. (1994) Calcium and phosphorus. In: Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease (Shils,
M. E., Olson, J. A. & Shike, M., eds.), 8th ed., pp. 144 - 163. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, PA.
Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes (1997) Dietary Reference Intakes: Calcium,
Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Fluoride. National Academy Press, Washington, DC.
Prepared By:
Susan J. Whiting, Ph.D.
Professor, Div. of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Saskatchewan
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
110 Science Place
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5C9
Phone: 306-966-5837
FAX: 306-966-6377
Email: [email protected]
Richard J. Wood, Ph.D.
Chief, Mineral Bioavailability Lab
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition
Research Center on Aging at Tufts Univ.
711 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111-1525
Phone: 617-556-3192
FAX: 617-556-3344
Email: [email protected]
SubjectiveIllusion
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Thats why I underlined all the important stuff you need to know.
obiwan9962
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i stand correctedSubjectiveIllusion said:
junk
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All these so called research about the bad effect of Aspartame are really really overated (to say the least). Most of the time they are sponsored by some 'Brown Sugar' type organizations and so called 'organic' food companies. I guess since Aspartame is found in Diet Coke and other soda drink, we should have seen a plague of people suffering from extreme bizzare illnesses. bullshit. It's much better than sugar, that's for sure! though I think Sucralose (marketed in the u.s under the brand Splenda) is suppose to be better) but who knows.
SubjectiveIllusion
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Well, I just learned all this stuff today by researching, and if you hadn't argued your point we both may never have found this information out.
So we can both take the credit for this one!
later bro...
So we can both take the credit for this one!
later bro...
obiwan9962
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i need a new search engine to do my research withSubjectiveIllusion said:Well, I just learned all this stuff today by researching, and if you hadn't argued your point we both may never have found this information out.
So we can both take the credit for this one!
later bro...
ty
SubjectiveIllusion
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Here are some of the sites I use:
http://www.eatright.org/Public/
http://www.cdc.gov/
http://health.nih.gov/
http://www.hhs.gov/
http://www.eatright.org/Public/
http://www.dietitian.com/
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/food-pyramid/main.htm
http://www.nutrition.gov/home/index.php3
http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/index.html
http://www.quackwatch.org/ 'awesome information on fallacy's here
http://search.hc-sc.gc.ca/cgi-bin/query?mss=dpd/english/active/simple 'enter your drug information to
find if its conterfit
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/Default.htm
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/
http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm 'The only site I could find that gives BMI percentiles for
adults. Lots of information on BMI's. I'm still looking into its crediblity.
http://www.something-fishy.org/
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Sorry I didn't describe them much- That would be too much typing. I like my C & P.
http://www.eatright.org/Public/
http://www.cdc.gov/
http://health.nih.gov/
http://www.hhs.gov/
http://www.eatright.org/Public/
http://www.dietitian.com/
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/food-pyramid/main.htm
http://www.nutrition.gov/home/index.php3
http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/index.html
http://www.quackwatch.org/ 'awesome information on fallacy's here
http://search.hc-sc.gc.ca/cgi-bin/query?mss=dpd/english/active/simple 'enter your drug information to
find if its conterfit
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/Default.htm
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/
http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm 'The only site I could find that gives BMI percentiles for
adults. Lots of information on BMI's. I'm still looking into its crediblity.
http://www.something-fishy.org/
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Sorry I didn't describe them much- That would be too much typing. I like my C & P.
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