Letter to the Editor

Aspartame-induced Sjögren Syndrome

Authors: H J. Roberts, MD, FACP, FCCP

Abstract

To the Editor:The publication of three features on Sjögren syndrome in the December 2005 edition of the Southern Medical Journal warrants brief comment because of my longstanding interest in this disorder, and personal observations/research therein relative to the provocative role of products containing aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal).

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References

1. Roberts HJ. Aspartame (NutraSweet): Is It Safe? Philadelphia, The Charles Press, 1989.
 
2. Roberts HJ. Aspartame Disease: An Ignored Epidemic. West Palm Beach, Sunshine Sentinel Press, 2001.
 
3. Kulkarni K. Unusual presentation of Sjögren syndrome. South Med J 2005;98:1210–1211.