Difference between revisions of "Tom Sanders"
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Prof [[Tom Sanders]] is Head of the Nutritional Sciences Research Division, King's College London. | Prof [[Tom Sanders]] is Head of the Nutritional Sciences Research Division, King's College London. | ||
| − | He has made a name for himself defending the controversial artifical sweetener aspartame in the media. He said: | + | He has made a name for himself defending the safety of the controversial artifical sweetener aspartame in the media. He said: |
:The key point is that we can help people to live healthier lives if they can reduce their calorie intake. Sweeteners (aspartame) have a valuable role to play in the fight against obesity.<ref>Thea Jourdan, [http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/neur-sci/2004-October/059358.html Aspartame - Sweet or sour?] Daily Mail, Oct 12, 2004</ref> | :The key point is that we can help people to live healthier lives if they can reduce their calorie intake. Sweeteners (aspartame) have a valuable role to play in the fight against obesity.<ref>Thea Jourdan, [http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/neur-sci/2004-October/059358.html Aspartame - Sweet or sour?] Daily Mail, Oct 12, 2004</ref> | ||
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In response to a report from the American Association of Neuropathologists showing an aspartame link to brain cancer and other serious health problems, Sanders said: | In response to a report from the American Association of Neuropathologists showing an aspartame link to brain cancer and other serious health problems, Sanders said: | ||
:There is simply no evidence to show aspartame causes cancer. It is probably the most stiffly tested substance we consume.<ref>Rita Carter, [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/the-truth-about-sugar-substitutes-1353100.html The truth about sugar substitutes], The Independent, 19 Nov 1996</ref> | :There is simply no evidence to show aspartame causes cancer. It is probably the most stiffly tested substance we consume.<ref>Rita Carter, [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/the-truth-about-sugar-substitutes-1353100.html The truth about sugar substitutes], The Independent, 19 Nov 1996</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Criticm of study on GM maize== | ||
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| + | In September 2012 a study was published showing that the commercialised GM maize NK603 caused massive tumours, organ damage, and premature death in rats fed the maize over a lifetime. Similar effects were seen in rats fed tiny amounts of the herbicide Roundup, which NK603 is engineered to tolerate, below levels permitted in food, feed and drinking water.<ref>Séralini, G. E., E. Clair, et al. (2012). "Long term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Roundup-tolerant genetically modified maize." Food and Chemical Toxicology.</ref> | ||
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| + | On the same day the study was released, the [[Science Media Centre]] in the UK rushed out a series of spoiler quotes from "experts" refuting the study.<ref>Science Media Centre, [http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/pages/press_releases/12-09-19_gm_maize_rats_tumours.htm Expert reaction to GM maize causing tumours in rats], 19 Sept 2012, acc 22 Sept 2012</ref> | ||
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| + | Sanders provided one quote, which was cited in a Reuters report on the study.<ref>Reuters, [http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/gmcrops-safety-idUSL5E8KJC1220120919 UPDATE 3-Study on Monsanto GM corn concerns draws scepticism], Sep 19 2012, acc 22 Sep 2012</ref> | ||
==Affiliations== | ==Affiliations== | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 22 September 2012
Prof Tom Sanders is Head of the Nutritional Sciences Research Division, King's College London.
He has made a name for himself defending the safety of the controversial artifical sweetener aspartame in the media. He said:
- The key point is that we can help people to live healthier lives if they can reduce their calorie intake. Sweeteners (aspartame) have a valuable role to play in the fight against obesity.[1]
In response to a report from the American Association of Neuropathologists showing an aspartame link to brain cancer and other serious health problems, Sanders said:
- There is simply no evidence to show aspartame causes cancer. It is probably the most stiffly tested substance we consume.[2]
Criticm of study on GM maize
In September 2012 a study was published showing that the commercialised GM maize NK603 caused massive tumours, organ damage, and premature death in rats fed the maize over a lifetime. Similar effects were seen in rats fed tiny amounts of the herbicide Roundup, which NK603 is engineered to tolerate, below levels permitted in food, feed and drinking water.[3]
On the same day the study was released, the Science Media Centre in the UK rushed out a series of spoiler quotes from "experts" refuting the study.[4]
Sanders provided one quote, which was cited in a Reuters report on the study.[5]
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- ↑ Thea Jourdan, Aspartame - Sweet or sour? Daily Mail, Oct 12, 2004
- ↑ Rita Carter, The truth about sugar substitutes, The Independent, 19 Nov 1996
- ↑ Séralini, G. E., E. Clair, et al. (2012). "Long term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Roundup-tolerant genetically modified maize." Food and Chemical Toxicology.
- ↑ Science Media Centre, Expert reaction to GM maize causing tumours in rats, 19 Sept 2012, acc 22 Sept 2012
- ↑ Reuters, UPDATE 3-Study on Monsanto GM corn concerns draws scepticism, Sep 19 2012, acc 22 Sep 2012
