Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk
www.sciencedaily.com
Erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in many low-carb and sugar-free products, may not be as harmless as once believed. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even small amounts of erythritol can harm brain blood vessel cells, promoting constriction, clotting, and inflammation—all of which may raise the risk of stroke.
  • PattyMcB@lemmy.worldEnglish
    83·
    2 days ago

    On one hand, fuck the corn lobbyists. On the other hand, there’s always this kind of scare about every artificial sweetener ever.

    Just live your life and don’t be afraid of shit you can’t control

    • kungen@feddit.nuEnglish
      13·
      2 days ago

      don’t be afraid of shit you can’t control

      But you can reduce the amounts of artificial sweeteners from your diet though, right? Your diet is one of the few things in life that you actually can control for the most part.

    • limer@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      I’ve been following news about Erythritol for some time; it really does increase strokes and other health problems. Almost any other sweetener is better to use