08 February 2008

I strongly urge the removal of aspartame products from the market in Hawaii, based on clinical observations and extensive corporate-neutral research on aspartame disease for over a quarter century. The medical and public health basis for this recommendation has been detailed in my numerous original articles/letters and four books -- including the 1000-page text "Aspartame Disease: An Ignored Epidemic.

The widespread existence of severe reactions to aspartame products remains a tragedy and disgrace that not only has endangered our population, but also future generations. The FDA has failed to act on the matter notwithstanding an enormous amount of clinical and scientific evidence. My data base alone reflects over 1400 victims.

I admire your courage and that of your colleagues in tackling this issue despite the inevitable corporate and political pressures to ignore it. You are essentially pioneering the correction of a major public health problem for the entire country... and the world.

I extend my best wishes,

H. J. Roberts, M.D., FACP, FCCP