A common zero-calorie sweetener used in beverages and more could raise your risk for heart disease, according to a new study.
A common zero-calorie sweetener could raise your risk for heart disease, according to a new study. It's raising the question about whether these sugar substitutes are safe.New research by the Cleveland Clinic finds the sugar alcohol erythritol, a widely used sweetener, increases cardiovascular risk.The study finds that the sugar substitute causes blood platelets to clot.Lead author of the research Dr. Stanley Hazen says this increases the risk of a cardiovascular event.
RELATED STUDY | Eating highly processed foods can cause early death, study findsThe group said in part in a statement to Scripps News that the study was based on an 'extremely small sample size.' It also said the study did not consider lifestyles, and used excessive amounts of erythritol over a standard serving.The Food and Drug Administration says the sweetener is safe.
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