From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new CU Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A study has found that erythritol has harmful effects on blood-vessel cells in lab dishes. That ...

A recently published study in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that erythritol, a widely used non-nutritive sweetener in sugar-free and low-calorie foods, may impair brain vascular cell ...

Small amounts of the common artificial sweetener, erythritol, increase risk of heart attack and stroke by promoting constriction, clotting, and inflammation in brain blood vessel cells. The ...

An 8-year study among individuals 35 and older revealed a link between sugar substitutes and brain health. Those using ...

A widely-used sugar substitute found in products marketed to people with diabetes may involve more risks than rewards. In a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers from ...

A growing body of research warns that low- and no-calorie sweeteners, often marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar, may be doing more harm than good, particularly among people who consume them ...

From low-carb ice cream and keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the artificial sweetener erythritol has become a staple for anyone trying to cut calories or carbs. However, new research suggests ...

Erythritol and stevia are low-calorie sweeteners commonly used as sugar replacements. They can support blood sugar management, improve dental health, and reduce calorie intake. Stevia generally does ...

June 28, 2012 — The food sweetener erythritol may be more effective against caries than its chemical cousin xylitol, researchers reported at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ...