Erythritol, an artificial sweetener, may be linked to increased cardiovascular risks, notably thrombosis, contradicting its perceived health benefits as a sugar substitute.
The recent study found that erythritol consumption resulted in significant changes to platelets, increasing their tendency to clump together, which raises clotting risk.
Previous research indicated high erythritol levels correlate with a greater incidence of heart attacks and strokes, suggesting risks that have gone largely unrecognized.
Hazen highlights erythritol is chemically a sugar alcohol found in some fruits and fermented foods, but using it as a substitute may carry health hazards.
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