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Study Links Erythritol to Higher Stroke Risk

7/21/2025

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New research from the University of Colorado Boulder uncovers a troubling link between erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, and an increased risk of stroke. The study indicates that erythritol negatively impacts brain blood vessel cells, diminishing nitric oxide and elevating harmful proteins. Observant Jews are advised to steer clear of erythritol to uphold their health-related Mitzvah obligations, with safer alternatives readily available in yellow packaging.

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New research from the University of Colorado Boulder uncovers a troubling link between erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, and an increased risk of stroke. The study indicates that erythritol negatively impacts brain blood vessel cells, diminishing nitric oxide and elevating harmful proteins. Observant Jews are advised to steer clear of erythritol to uphold their health-related Mitzvah obligations, with safer alternatives readily available in yellow packaging.