Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener that may have benefits for blood sugar control and dental health. It's generally safe, but long-term use might lead to complications. Foods and drinks high in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Erythritol is a sugar substitute known as a sugar alcohol, but despite the name, it doesn’t actually contain any sugar or alcohol, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’ve all likely swapped out sugar for other sweeteners such as Splenda, Equal or others. It’s probably because these are usually ...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reevaluated the safety profile of erythritol (E 968), pinpointing concerns over its laxative effects. Accordingly, it has set new guidelines for its ...

Sugar-free food and drinks may not be a healthier choice after all. Used since the 1990s in everyday products from gum and candy to cookies and diet sodas, the artificial sweetener erythritol has 70 ...

Consuming a drink with erythritol — an artificial sweetener used to add bulk to stevia and monk fruit and to sweeten low-carb keto products — more than doubled the risk of blood clotting in 10 healthy ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study presents evidence to suggest the common artificial sweetener erythritol may increase the risk of blood clots. Mario Guti/Getty Images A recent found a connection ...

When it comes to beverages, sweeter is often thought to be better. Whether it's with soda, smoothies or coffee, people work to ensure their favorite beverage is more palatable and enjoyable by ...

The popular zero-calorie sweetener erythritol may damage cells lining the brain's blood vessels, a new laboratory study suggests. This raises concerns about whether the sweetener increases the risk of ...

New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU'RE TRYING to cut back on sugar, you might seek out sugar-free or low-sugar food products. And, ...