04-16-2007, 04:24 AM
Everything in moderation... can't say that enough.
Sure - Nutrasweet causes cancer - just eat a few pounds of it a day.
When they test products for carcinogenesis, they give animals the equivalent of pounds of the material at once for months on end. And if one animal develops cancer, they have to report it.
Better to eat well, wear your seatbelt and don't smoke. I wouldn't worry about the lip balm.
And, I'm an oncologist...
Sure - Nutrasweet causes cancer - just eat a few pounds of it a day.
When they test products for carcinogenesis, they give animals the equivalent of pounds of the material at once for months on end. And if one animal develops cancer, they have to report it.
Better to eat well, wear your seatbelt and don't smoke. I wouldn't worry about the lip balm.
And, I'm an oncologist...