New research by Cleveland Clinic, published in Nature Medicine, has shown that Erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Why in news?
The researchers have pointed out the following issues in the report
Long-term use of this particular artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Erythritol made platelets easier to activate and form a clot.
After ingestion, erythritol is poorly metabolised by the body. Instead, it goes into the bloodstream and leaves the body mainly through urine.
The human body creates low amounts of erythritol naturally, so any additional consumption can accumulate.
What is Erythritol?
Erythritol is a popular artificial sweetener that is widely available throughout the world.
It is an organic compound - a naturally occurring, four-carbon sugar alcohol (or polyol).
It is used as a food additive and sugar substitute.
Erythritol is 60–70% as sweet as sucrose (table sugar).
However, it is almost completely noncaloric and does not affect blood sugar or cause tooth decay.
Synthesis: It is synthesized from corn using enzymes and fermentation.
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