Erythritol belongs to a group of substitute sweeteners known as sugar-alcohols that are carbohydrates chemically resembling both sugars and alcohols but are not as sweet as regular sugar, Dr. Heffron ...

The promise of guilt-free sweetness may come with serious consequences—from heart disease and gut damage to cognitive decline ...

Erythritol is found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy. A new study suggests a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy ...

“Artificial sweeteners have been widely introduced into the food chain … ” While perhaps helpful in reducing weight, could they unintentionally promote poorer cardiovascular outcomes? A new Cleveland ...

"Various studies and regulatory agencies have assessed the safety of erythritol and determined that it is generally safe to consume provided it is used within the recommended levels," says Jen Messer, ...

We’ve all likely swapped out sugar for other sweeteners such as Splenda, Equal or others. It’s probably because these are usually lower in calories and better for you than regular sugar—most of the ...

A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit and keto reduced-sugar products — has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death, according to ...

Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in keto-friendly and other reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new ...

African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke. The new study advises to entirely avoid erythritol-sweetened drinks. A new study conducted by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic ...

Erythritol is a popular sugar substitute that's used in various foods and beverages and is available in both powder and liquid form. Along with maltitol, sorbitol, and xylitol, erythritol is known as ...

It’s no surprise that Americans like their food (and drinks) sweet. But with expanding waistlines and the epidemic of diabetes looming large, we’re looking for new ways to get our sweet fix without ...

A new study suggests a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy could be linked to a higher risk of blood clots, but the researchers themselves say ...