Common low-calorie sweetener may be riskier for the heart than sugar ...
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Another study is raising concern about the safety of the widely used sugar alcohol sweetener erythritol, a low-calorie sugar substitute found in “keto-friendly” foods, baked goods and...
Which artificial sweetener is the safest choice? - NBC News
WEBJul 21, 2024 · In recent research, cardiologist Dr. Stanley Hazen at the Cleveland Clinic found that the high concentrations of the sugar alcohol sweeteners xylitol and erythritol may cause the platelets in...
The Best (and Worst) Sugar Substitutes - Cleveland Clinic Health …
WEBJun 14, 2023 · When it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth, some sweeteners are better than others. What makes sugar a risk for your health, and what are the best (and worse) alternatives? Find out.
Facts About Sugar and Sugar Substitutes - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBSugar substitutes taste sweet but don’t contain sugar. They have fewer calories than sugar, and some have no calories at all. Foods labeled “sugar-free,” “keto,” “low carb” or “diet” often contain sugar substitutes, which fall into three categories: artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols and novel sweeteners.
Cleveland Clinic Study: Substitute Erythritol Raises Cardiovascular …
WEBAug 8, 2024 · New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings, from a new intervention study in healthy volunteers, show erythritol made platelets (a type of blood cell) more active, which can raise the risk of blood ...
A common low-calorie sweetener raises the risk of blood clotting
WEBAug 8, 2024 · A small study found that the sugar substitute erythritol makes blood more susceptible to clotting, which can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. By Grace Wade
Sugar substitutes: New cardiovascular concerns? - Harvard Health
WEBJan 1, 2023 · People who use artificial sweeteners such as aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal), acesulfame potassium (Sunnett, Sweet One), and sucralose (Splenda) may have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with people who avoid these products.
Popular artificial sweetener linked to blood clots, heart disease
WEBAug 8, 2024 · The popular sugar substitute erythritol found in keto products, sweets and low- or no-calorie diet drinks might increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
Another Sugar Substitute Is Called Out for Potential Heart Risks
WEBJun 13, 2024 · New research suggests the sweetener xylitol is linked to health issues. Here’s what to know. A new study linking the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke has once again raised questions about the risks and benefits of sugar substitutes.
Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 10, 2023 · If you replace added sugar with sugar substitutes, it could lower your risk of getting tooth decay and cavities. Sugar substitutes also don't raise the level of sugar in the blood. For adults and children with overweight or obesity, sugar substitutes also might help manage weight in the short term.