Another common claim is that too much aspartame in the diet increases the risks of premature births. The scientifically proven connection between excessive aspartame intake and fetus damage (in women with the PKU genetic defect) gives charge this charge some credibility. No woman wants to face the challenges a premature birth poses to her health and the health of her baby. While the concerns are genuine and easy to understand, Britain's National Health Service and other respected medical authorities say these fears completely lack a scientific basis.

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