Sugar Substitute Erythritol Linked to Cardiac Risk
The zero-calorie sweetener, a chemical also made endogenously, is associated with thrombosis, MI, and stroke, researchers warn.
Source: tctmd.com
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The zero-calorie sweetener, a chemical also made endogenously, is associated with thrombosis, MI, and stroke, researchers warn.
We need safety studies of long-term effects of artificial sweeteners in general, and erythritol specifically, on risks for heart attack and stroke, particularly in high-risk patients, says researcher.