Popular Sweetener Found in Protein Bars Tied to Stroke, Blood Clot Risk

The health food industry has rushed to incorporate so-called sugar alcohols into everything from protein bars to zero-sugar energy drinks to guilt-free desserts over the past decade—and with some justification. Unli…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Nutrition #erythritol #nutrition #protein #stroke #sugarsubstitutes
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2578485/popular-sweetener-found-in-protein-bars-tied-to-stroke-blood-clot-risk/

Well, crap.
P-CABs and #PPIs associated with higher risk of #stroke in patients taking #clopidogrel.

Info: patients taking a blood thinner to prevent recurrent stroke are at higher risk of #bleeding, including gastric bleeding. PPIs are frequently co-prescribed to reduce the risk of GI bleeding. (There is nuance, please consult your doctor. I am not a doctor.)

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/suppl/10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.053616

This brief examines a phenomenon that bears on how recovery processes manifest in the brain after cerebrovascular events. It highlights a compensatory mechanism whereby the unaffected hemisphere appears to exhibit younger-appearing activity as neural networks rewire to support function. Such insights can inform planning, assessment, and collaboration among mental health clinicians working with stroke survivors, including therapists, social workers, and other caregivers, by illustrating how neural plasticity may underlie changes in cognition and behavior during rehabilitation.

Article Title: Stroke triggers a hidden brain change that looks like rejuvenation

Link to Science Daily Mind-Brain News: https://www dot sciencedaily dot com/releases/2026/03/260328043556 dot htm

#stroke #neuroplasticity #strokeRecovery #brainage #mindbrainnews

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