7. Heart Disease
Consuming drinks and foods that contain aspartame can increase your risk of developing heart disease. One study of almost 60,000 post-menopausal women showed that consuming just two diet drinks that contain aspartame per day can increase your risk of an early death from heart disease dramatically. A 2017 study conducted by the Canadian Medical Associate found that consuming artificial sweeteners is associated with a higher incidence of hypertension and other types of cardiovascular events.
This study concurred with what was found in a Physiology and Behavior study that was done in 2016. This particular study linked aspartame and other artificial sweeteners to cardiometabolic risks as quite troubling. If you are overweight, pre diabetic, diabetic, or at risk for heart related diseases genetically, it is a good idea to stay away from drinks and foods that contain aspartame as these can dramatically increase your risk of developing heart related diseases and other health issues.