Study Links Sugar Substitute Erythritol to Blood Clots and Heart Attack
Sugar substitutes have become popular with people who want a sweet taste without the extra calories. But some have been linked to potential health issues—and there’s a new study that adds to the growing list.found that the sugar substitute erythritol is linked to a higher risk of a slew of cardiovascular issues, including blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and even death.
The researchers discovered that that people with existing risk factors for heart disease were twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke within three years if they had high levels of erythritol in their blood, when compared to those with low levels of erythritol in their blood. “Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted,” the researchers wrote in their conclusion.
While the study findings aren't conclusive, it raises questions about the safety of erythritol, especially if you have a personal or family history of heart disease. Here’s what we know so far.. It’s about 70% as sweet as sugar and has a similar taste, feel, and texture to table sugar. “This risk could be potentially caused by the sweetener itself or it could be due to something else associated with erythritol,” says Jessica Cording, R.D., author of. Erythritol is used in a lot of products designed for people on the keto diet, Cording points out. “They might have a lot of saturated fat, which carries cardiometabolic risk factors,” she says.
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