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More research links artificial sweetener erythritol to stroke risk

Rob Beschizza
Mar 31, 2026
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Erythritol is widely used to sweeten sugar-free foods including snacks, drinks and energy bars. A zero-calorie sugar alcohol almost as sweet as sucrose, it doesn’t spike blood sugar levels and is popular with low-carb dieters. But a recent study found that it might cause blood clots in the brain, following on …

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