> When consumed, aspartame becomes aspartic acid, phenylalanine and methanol, all of which can have potent effects on the central nervous system. The dose make

> When consumed, aspartame becomes aspartic acid, phenylalanine and methanol, all of which can have potent effects on the central nervous system. The dose makes the poison. So. How does a 2L bottle of Coke Zero compare to say a single apple? Or something similar. That's what this discussion should be about. Remember that aspartame is 40000(! four zeros) times sweeter than sugar. Meaning you will drink just amazingly tiny amounts of it compared to similar sugary drinks.