Erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar substitute used to sweeten low-cal, low-carb and 'keto' products, is linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death, according to a new study.
"Our study shows that when participants consumed an artificially sweetened beverage with an amount of erythritol found in many processed foods, markedly elevated levels in the blood are observed for days — levels well above those observed to enhance clotting risks," said Dr.
While the study doesn't definitively show causation, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus says there's"certainly enough data to make you very worried."
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