Abstract
Aspartame is an intense sweetener which is increasingly used in the UK. It is registered at an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 40 mg/kg, although there are no previous data relating to the metabolism of aspartame in older people. Twelve young and 12 elderly volunteers each received a single dose of approximately 40 mg/kg of aspartame. Baseline concentrations of phenylalanine (the main metabolite of aspartame) rose after ingestion with a significantly higher maximum concentration (Cmax) (81.3 vs. 63.3 micromol/1, p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-220 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Age and Ageing |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 1996 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Aging
- Aspartame
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Metabolic Clearance Rate
- Phenylalanine
- Pilot Projects
- Reference Values