A Cleveland Clinic study suggests erythritol, a sugar substitute, may increase heart attack and stroke risk by raising blood platelet activity.

A study by the Cleveland Clinic has found that erythritol, a common sugar substitute used in keto-friendly and reduced-sugar products, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Researchers discovered that erythritol raised blood platelet activity, making clots more likely. The study's lead author, Dr. Stanley Hazen, warns that the long-term safety of sugar alcohols, including erythritol, should be re-evaluated due to these findings.

August 08, 2024
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