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This documentary is a close examination into what some consider to be a "hoax": aspartame toxicity. This documentary attempts to look at what is definitively known about aspartame and discovers that the label "hoax" in this case is a dangerous misconception. This controversial documentary is sure to open eyes to the possible dangers of what lurks in our food.
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70 of 73 people found the following review helpful
By D. Wright
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a must see movie especially if you or someone you love are nutrasweet drinkers. I was, and I'm not now. I was appauled at how this dangerous substance was approved by the FDA in spite of the mounting evidence it caused brain tumors and other neurological problems. If you think everything approved by the FDA is safe, you need to see this movie... politics and big business are very powerful... education is power... empower yourself to take control of your health.
100 of 107 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Just over a year ago, I became a statistic when I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. After moving past that initial shock, it occurred to me that I could still enjoy many items because of the convenience of the `artificial sweetener' Aspartame. I took it on faith that it was tested and deemed safe by the FDA so I frequently used products that contained it. After watching Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World and realizing that I'm naďve, I should have done my homework and found out just what it was that I'd been ingesting. Needless to say, I will never again eat or drink anything containing Aspartame.
What is Aspartame exactly? Apart from it being called an artificial sweetener I mean? Well, in a word, it's poison. That may sound a little extreme but when you analyze the known information, there really is no other way to categorize it. Let's take a look.
Aspartame is broken down into 3 parts which consist of Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, and Methyl Ester. When swallowed, Methyl Ester immediately turns into Methyl Alcohol (a.k.a. Methanol, a.k.a. Wood Alcohol). This substance is very poisonous to the human body. Aspartame has been linked to 92 different medical symptoms, some of which are also associated with Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Lupus, and Fibromyalgia. A predominant number of these symptoms are neurological problems. After discontinuing use of Aspartame laden products, individuals 'detoxifying' themselves have felt their adverse reactions decrease and show a marked improvement in health. This is strong circumstantial evidence lending credence to the fact that Aspartame is poisonous to the body. Common sense states that not everyone will have the same acute reactions to Aspartame toxicity. Information in the documentary shows that those who consumed large quantities of products containing Aspartame were showing severe symptoms sooner rather than later. Others who use these products less frequently are probably setting themselves up for health problems in their future.
In the late 1970's, the maker of Aspartame, G.D. Searle, attempted to get it approved for public consumption. Initial tests were not favorable due to health hazards created by the substance (when tested on lab animals, brain tumors didn't prove to be very popular). This didn't fit the agenda for G.D. Searle so they decided to put the ethics aside. Upon later investigation, just some of the following information was discovered: improper lab testing, fabricated test results, destruction of medical evidence showing toxicity, tampering with medical records and scientific data, and critical study documentation purposefully withheld from the FDA.
In 1980, a public board of inquiry voted unanimously to reject the use of Aspartame for public use until more tests were conducted. Once again, this was unacceptable to the G.D. Searle Company. By way of unethical political maneuvering and a total lack of professional behavior, the FDA, the government, and G.D. Searle completely disregarded public safety and got Aspartame approved for public consumption. And this was after 3 senior scientists from the FDA pleaded with the `powers that be' not to release this product. Unbelievable but true. This entire ordeal is explained in detail in Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World and it's downright appalling. In 1983, now being approved, Aspartame was finally unleashed on the unsuspecting public for the first time. Only 6 months after Aspartame hit the streets, so to speak, the following health statistics were noticed: brain tumors were up by 10%, Diabetes was up by 30%, and brain lymphoma (a very aggressive type of brain tumor) was up by 60%. To add insult to injury, in 1988, of all the food additive complaints reported to the FDA, 80% of these concerned Aspartame.
To get an idea of how prevalent Aspartame is, it can be found in these following products (just to name a few):
Soft drinks, vitamin & herb supplements, yogurt, instant breakfasts, candy, breath mints, cereals, sugar-free chewing gum, cocoa mixes, coffee beverages, instant breakfasts, gelatin desserts, frozen desserts, juice beverages, laxatives, milk drinks, shake mixes, tabletop sweeteners (NutraSweet & Equal), tea beverages, instant teas and coffees, topping mixes, wine coolers.
Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World is a very straightforward documentary and while the material presented is highly informative and absolutely necessary, it is also distressing and unpleasant. I commend the producers of this work for their courage to stand up and expose the shocking behavior of big business and government and their utter disregard for the greater good...the public at large. For everyone concerned about their health and knowing that knowledge is power, I seriously recommend this documentary to all of you.
What is Aspartame exactly? Apart from it being called an artificial sweetener I mean? Well, in a word, it's poison. That may sound a little extreme but when you analyze the known information, there really is no other way to categorize it. Let's take a look.
Aspartame is broken down into 3 parts which consist of Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, and Methyl Ester. When swallowed, Methyl Ester immediately turns into Methyl Alcohol (a.k.a. Methanol, a.k.a. Wood Alcohol). This substance is very poisonous to the human body. Aspartame has been linked to 92 different medical symptoms, some of which are also associated with Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Lupus, and Fibromyalgia. A predominant number of these symptoms are neurological problems. After discontinuing use of Aspartame laden products, individuals 'detoxifying' themselves have felt their adverse reactions decrease and show a marked improvement in health. This is strong circumstantial evidence lending credence to the fact that Aspartame is poisonous to the body. Common sense states that not everyone will have the same acute reactions to Aspartame toxicity. Information in the documentary shows that those who consumed large quantities of products containing Aspartame were showing severe symptoms sooner rather than later. Others who use these products less frequently are probably setting themselves up for health problems in their future.
In the late 1970's, the maker of Aspartame, G.D. Searle, attempted to get it approved for public consumption. Initial tests were not favorable due to health hazards created by the substance (when tested on lab animals, brain tumors didn't prove to be very popular). This didn't fit the agenda for G.D. Searle so they decided to put the ethics aside. Upon later investigation, just some of the following information was discovered: improper lab testing, fabricated test results, destruction of medical evidence showing toxicity, tampering with medical records and scientific data, and critical study documentation purposefully withheld from the FDA.
In 1980, a public board of inquiry voted unanimously to reject the use of Aspartame for public use until more tests were conducted. Once again, this was unacceptable to the G.D. Searle Company. By way of unethical political maneuvering and a total lack of professional behavior, the FDA, the government, and G.D. Searle completely disregarded public safety and got Aspartame approved for public consumption. And this was after 3 senior scientists from the FDA pleaded with the `powers that be' not to release this product. Unbelievable but true. This entire ordeal is explained in detail in Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World and it's downright appalling. In 1983, now being approved, Aspartame was finally unleashed on the unsuspecting public for the first time. Only 6 months after Aspartame hit the streets, so to speak, the following health statistics were noticed: brain tumors were up by 10%, Diabetes was up by 30%, and brain lymphoma (a very aggressive type of brain tumor) was up by 60%. To add insult to injury, in 1988, of all the food additive complaints reported to the FDA, 80% of these concerned Aspartame.
To get an idea of how prevalent Aspartame is, it can be found in these following products (just to name a few):
Soft drinks, vitamin & herb supplements, yogurt, instant breakfasts, candy, breath mints, cereals, sugar-free chewing gum, cocoa mixes, coffee beverages, instant breakfasts, gelatin desserts, frozen desserts, juice beverages, laxatives, milk drinks, shake mixes, tabletop sweeteners (NutraSweet & Equal), tea beverages, instant teas and coffees, topping mixes, wine coolers.
Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World is a very straightforward documentary and while the material presented is highly informative and absolutely necessary, it is also distressing and unpleasant. I commend the producers of this work for their courage to stand up and expose the shocking behavior of big business and government and their utter disregard for the greater good...the public at large. For everyone concerned about their health and knowing that knowledge is power, I seriously recommend this documentary to all of you.
47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By JFK
Format:DVD
I`m shocked that I`m the 1st to review this....This video is the water gate of the food BIZZ..
This documentry will make your jaw hit the floor. It features an FDA employee, Tellling you not to use this additive. Top experts weight in against this additive..Expert after expert tells all..
My inlaws are drinkers of diet pop...I bought some diet cans for them & I headed to thier house...when I walked in, I said "I bought these pops for you to drink after watching this"...they said no prob & that I full of it if I thought I could change thier minds..
We got half way through this & I stoped it...I asked have you seen enough ...or should we continue...they could not drink thier cold diet drinks...I dared them to....they said your crazy if you think we`ll touch that junk now..
This film will change forever how you view the FDA & food industry...
This documentry will make your jaw hit the floor. It features an FDA employee, Tellling you not to use this additive. Top experts weight in against this additive..Expert after expert tells all..
My inlaws are drinkers of diet pop...I bought some diet cans for them & I headed to thier house...when I walked in, I said "I bought these pops for you to drink after watching this"...they said no prob & that I full of it if I thought I could change thier minds..
We got half way through this & I stoped it...I asked have you seen enough ...or should we continue...they could not drink thier cold diet drinks...I dared them to....they said your crazy if you think we`ll touch that junk now..
This film will change forever how you view the FDA & food industry...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Info everyone should know
This movie should be seen by anyone who wants to know more on their health, without all the political bs. Very informative and accurate.
Published 25 days ago by JenSteve
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's Ok. Very biased.
This video was ok, Very biased against aspartame. I did lean a lot. I just wish they had more arguments for aspartame.
It's decent.
It's decent.
Published 1 month ago by Caleb Bradshaw
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dietetic items are not really what they are suppose to be
Although I took my time reading this book.
Only a few parts were interesting. I had heard about diet drinks, but wonder how they came up with the stats. Read more
Only a few parts were interesting. I had heard about diet drinks, but wonder how they came up with the stats. Read more
Published 1 month ago by stephanie schneider
5.0 out of 5 stars
review
Very educational and this word needs to go forth to the public who are held in the dark by big business and what we do not know is killing us and giving us life long illnesses that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gayle A Lighty
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
everyone should watch this movie about those fake sweeteners that companies put in everything and the dangers they cause on the brain
Published 1 month ago by lance
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet information! ;)
Very informative look as aspartame. I don't use artificial sweeteners and haven't touched them in years. Read more
Published 3 months ago by DoctorByDay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sent to son
I can't say anything against it because I sent it to my son without telling him... Counting on him watching it for the good of the family. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Counselor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet Misery
Saw this documentary on T.V. and was really enlightened. Decided to give it as a gift to my Dr. when I saw him drinking a Diet Coke. He's been good to me... Read more
Published 16 months ago by sandspur
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet Misery
The information was good but was a little boring. It did make a few good points though. I didn't know that MSG was banned from baby food due to problems with brain development.
Published 17 months ago by P. Kelso
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet Misery tells the truth the FDA won't
"Sweet Misery" breaks down the issue of aspartame poisoning very succinctly and does an excellent job of taking into account the personal cost of its crippling effects through a... Read more
Published on May 15, 2011 by The Choku-Rei Center
