Sugar Substitute and your Health
“Common sugar substitute may affect brain and blood vessel health.”
Recent studies suggest a connection between higher levels of erythritol — a popular sweetener — in the blood and an increased risk of vascular health issues, such as blood clotting, heart disease, and stroke.
New cellular research adds supporting evidence that the amount of erythritol in just 1 serving of a beverage could harm brain and blood vessel health.
Experts advise limiting or avoiding erythritol and opting for what seem to be safer noncaloric sweeteners, such as stevia and monk fruit extract.
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol widely used as a noncaloric sweetener in sugar-free products, such as keto-friendly snack bars, energy drinks, and sugar-free chewing gum.
It has been approved as a food additive in the United States since 2001 and marketed as a healthy sugar alternative for individuals trying to lose weight or manage their blood sugar levels.
Despite its popularity, there have been growing concerns about the safety of erythritol and its potential side effects on human health.
Recent research proposes a link between higher levels of erythritol in the blood and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. This may be partly due to increased blood clot formation.
More Information at:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/common-sugar-substitute-may-affect-brain-and-blood-vessel-health
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