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The findings of a new study raise serious concerns about the risk of cardiovascular problems from erythritol, a common sugar substitute sold under the brand name Truvia, which is also often mixed with other sweeteners, such as Stevia and Xylitol. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol, which has become a popular...

Sugar Substitute Erythritol Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Study

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Does Your Artificial Sweetener Cause Blood Clots?

Verywell Health

New research has linked erythritol, an artificial sweetener, to a higher likelihood of developing blood clots. This isn’t the first time the FDA-approved low-calorie sweetener has been linked to heart and vascular issues, raising questions about the safety of using erythritol. “The data suggests there is reason to be...

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A Cleveland Clinic study linked the sugar substitute erythritol to increased risk of blood clots. Sugar did not have the same effect.

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A popular low calorie sweetener may raise the risk of blood clotting

One of the latest types of sugar substitutes are sugar alcohols, such as erythritol. Previous research has linked erythritol to cardiovascular issues such as heart attack...

A popular low calorie sweetener may raise the risk of blood clotting

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