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.

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    2 days ago

    Here in Denmark I’ve seen nearly every sugar free ice-cream use it. There’s also a number of chewing gums too.