https://www.hhs.gov/answers/public-health-and-safety/is-aspartame-safe/index.html
Is aspartame safe?
After reviewing scientific studies, the HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 1981 that aspartame was safe for use in foods. In 1987, the General Accounting Office investigated the process surrounding FDA’s approval of aspartame and confirmed the agency had acted properly.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000426.htm
Evaluation of Consumer Complaints Related to Aspartame Use
In summary, currently available information, based on data with limitations as described in the report, indicates a wide variety of complaints that are generally of a mild nature. Although it may be that certain individuals have an unusual sensitivity to the product, these data do not provide evidence for the existence of serious, widespread, adverse health consequences attendant to the use of aspartame. Reported by Div of Nutrition, Center for Health Promotion and Education, CDC.
So we should knock off the NutraSweet, Equal, and Canderel, at least if we are young?