L-Aspartic Acid Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

L-Aspartic Acid, CAS# 56-84-8, widely used as nutrition supplements. L-Aspartic Acid is widely accepted as safe food nutrition supplement and amino acid in many food products. L-Aspartic Acid is a amino acid manufactured through fermentation, available as White crystalline powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported. When taked in large amount, High doses of L-ASPARTIC ACID can cause irritation of the mouth, throat, and digestive tract along with nausea and vomiting in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

As L-Aspartic Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Aspartic Acid for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that L-Aspartic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use L-Aspartic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Aspartic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. L-Aspartic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

- See more at: http://www.yameiaspartame.com/l-aspartic-acid-side-effects/