Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Zero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease,
study finds
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener for
sugar-free products like sodas, ice creams, or muffins. People who are conscious
of weight or blood sugar levels tend to choose such sugar substitutes for their
health. However, according to a new pilot study among 10 healthy people, consumption
of erythritol-sweetened drinks increased the risk of blood clotting by twice or
more than sugar. The study used only 30 grams of erythritol, which is about the
amount included in a typical sugar-free soda or muffin. Since clots could break
off blood vessels and travel to the heart or the brain, they increase the risk
of a heart attack or a stroke. As glucose from sugar doesn’t increase the risk
of clotting, you may want to choose the right sweetener for your next drink or food.
Read the article and learn how calorie-free sweeteners could affect
your blood clots.
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