Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, also known as NutraSweet. It is a lot sweeter than sugar but it doesn’t have the same caloric value. It is used as a substitute for sugar in a many diet foods, especially in diet sodas. This substance has been associated with 92 different side effects – one of which is impotency.

Dieters who consume diet foods containing Aspartame on a regular basis experience a distinct decrease in their sex drive. This is because Aspartame causes damage to the hypothalamus of the brain, which triggers sexual dysfunction. Men in particular experience this symptom, but it happens amongst women as well.

Aspartame has also been linked to blindness – it atrophies the optic nerve. People who want to lose weight should definitely avoid anything containing aspartame. They should check the ingredients list of every diet food and diet beverage they buy.

Healthy eating is the key to weight loss. Fruits, vegetables, lean meat and cereals can all contribute to a great deal of weight loss, and they contain vitamins and minerals that are necessary for health. Dieters should therefore avoid diet foods altogether – regular food is just as good and doesn’t have any harmful side effects.