“A sugar replacement called erythritol has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death, according to a new study. ‘The degree of risk was not modest,’ said lead author Dr. Stanley Hazen”

Wow. This is important news if you use sweeteners that may contain erythritol. Or regularly have drinks/other products possibly sweetened with it. Check your ingredients list carefully.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/27/health/zero-calorie-sweetener-heart-attack-stroke-wellness/index.html

@histoftech Here is an article by Biosense giving a more balanced overview of the issue.

https://mybiosense.com/erythritol/

Erythritol - A Complete Guide (Everything You Need To Know)

Erythritol is one of the best sugar substitutes. Avoiding sugar is critical to success on keto - and with erythritol you can still make your favorites.

Biosense®