Keto-Friendly Sweetener Under Scrutiny over Possible Stroke Risk

Keto-friendly sweetener under scrutiny over possible stroke risk

A sugar substitute commonly found in keto-friendly snacks and diet beverages may pose unexpected health risks, according to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder.Scientists have discovered that erythritol, a popular low-calorie sweetener, can interfere with the function of blood vessel cells in the brain.The study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, reveals that this widely consumed ingredient reduces the vessels' cap…

More research links artificial sweetener erythritol to stroke risk

Erythritol is widely used to sweeten sugar-free foods including snacks, drinks and energy bars. A zero-calorie sugar alcohol almost as sweet as sucrose, it doesn't spike blood sugar levels and is popular with low-carb dieters. But a recent study found that it might cause blood clots in the brain, following on from earlier research that associated it with a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. — Read the rest The post More research links artifi…

Popular Sweetener Found in Protein Bars Tied to Stroke, Blood Clot Risk

Two chemicals that help regulate blood clots are affected by a common sugar alcohol found in protein bars and zero-sugar energy drinks, researchers have found.