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The Side Effects of Flavored Water With Aspartame

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ryn Gargulinski

Flavored water can give you a low-calorie or calorie-free zing when you need a hydrating boost, but it can also give you a dose of the artificial sweetener aspartame. While aspartame in low doses is safe for many and it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it does come with potential side effects.