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Erythritol Linked to Stroke Risk, Study Warns

2/10/2026

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  • The University of Colorado study suggests erythritol may compromise the brain's protective barrier and raise stroke risk.
  • Laboratory experiments show erythritol disrupts blood vessel function, causing oxidative stress and constricted blood flow.
  • The impaired flow could hinder dissolution of blood clots.
  • Researchers say the findings align with prior links between high erythritol and cardiovascular events and note erythritol's prevalence in sugar-free and keto products, urging more studies to assess safety.