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.

  • ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Issue is, the same people who push the narrative of “sweetener bad” are either pushing carnivore diet because “humans have canine teeth”, or think diabetic people can still eat cane sugar and/or honey.

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      18 hours ago

      Meth is bad, Methadone is better then meth - but is not good. People who are not trying to kick a Meth habit shouldn’t be taking Methadone.

      Artificial sweeteners are a tool, but they are not without their downsides.