Cleveland Clinic researchers have been studying the effects of the sugar substitute “erythritol” on the body.
And what they previously found is that it could put a person at risk for cardiovascular events, like a heart attack or stroke.“In this new study, what we did is we directly compared drinking a sweetened drink with either 30 grams of glucose, which is sugar, or 30 grams of erythritol. And what was seen is in every subject, who looking at before versus after drinking the erythritol, every platelet functional measure made was significantly enhanced,” explained Dr.
As an alternative, he would recommend eating something with actual sugar in it -- but make sure it’s in moderation.Copyright 2024 by Cleveland Clinic News Service. All rights reserved.
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