The Claim
The aspartic acid component of aspartame is largely converted to carbon dioxide through its entry into the tricarboxylic acid cycle in humans and animals.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
When you eat aspartame, the part called aspartic acid gets broken down in your body and mostly turns into carbon dioxide, which you breathe out.
See the scientific wording
The aspartic acid component of aspartame is largely converted to carbon dioxide through entry into the tricarboxylic acid cycle in humans and animals.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Comparative metabolism of aspartame in experimental animals and humans.
When people eat aspartame, their bodies break it down, and the aspartic acid part gets turned mostly into carbon dioxide through a natural energy-making process in cells — and this study proves that’s exactly what happens.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.