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Study Links Erythritol to Increased Stroke Risk

7/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals a troubling connection between erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, and heightened stroke risk. Researchers discovered that erythritol disrupts brain blood vessel cells, leading to reduced nitric oxide and increased constriction signals. In a study of 4,000 individuals, elevated erythritol levels were linked to a rise in heart attacks and strokes, prompting urgent caution in its use.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals a troubling connection between erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, and heightened stroke risk. Researchers discovered that erythritol disrupts brain blood vessel cells, leading to reduced nitric oxide and increased constriction signals. In a study of 4,000 individuals, elevated erythritol levels were linked to a rise in heart attacks and strokes, prompting urgent caution in its use.