In the case of medicines in powder form, aspartame reduces the volume of the powder, thus helping the product to dissolve more easily.
In its dry form, aspartame is very stable and can be stored for at least five years.
• Gastro-enterology
• Pneumology
• Cardiology
• Neuropathy
• Nutrition supplements
The sweet taste of aspartame allows manufacturers to mask the bitterness of certain actives. For doctors and pharmacists, recommending medicines sweetened with aspartame is consistent with the general advice which they give to patients concerning dental hygiene and balanced nutrition.
Aspartame has been rigorously tested in a thorough range of toxicological and clinical studies and can be consumed by people of all ages.
The only contra-indication is phenylketonuria, which is a rare disease that affects approximately one in fifteen thousand births. (People who suffer from phenylketonuria have to severely limit their intake of phenylanine from all protein sources.)
