Erythritol belongs to a group of substitute sweeteners known as sugar-alcohols that are carbohydrates chemically resembling both sugars and alcohols but are not as sweet as regular sugar, Dr. Heffron ...

Erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar substitute used to sweeten low-cal, low-carb and "keto" products, is linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death, according to a new study. Researchers at ...

They’ve soured on this sugar substitute. Consuming foods that contain erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener and common ingredient in keto diet products, increases the risk of heart attack and ...

Erythritol is a sugar substitute found in many low-calorie and diet-friendly foods and drinks. But new research suggests the compound may have an unexpected link to heart disease. The study, published ...

August 8, 2024, Cleveland: New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and ...

Erythritol damages brain blood vessel cells, increasing risk of blood clots and stroke in lab studies. It reduces nitric oxide and raises endothelin-1, leading to vessel narrowing and reduced ...