Sugar Substitute Erythritol May Increase Risk for Blood Clotting and Stroke

The erythritol-based sweetener Truvia is often found in single-serve green and white packets.iStock (2)

Erythritol, a popular sugar substitute found in Truvia and used in a variety of no-sugar and keto-friendly products, may be linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study published today in Nature Medicine.

Researchers found that people with the highest levels of erythritol in their blood were twice as likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or death compared to people with the lowest levels.

Read more here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/sugar-substitute-erythritol-may-increase-risk-for-blood-clotting-and-stroke/