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Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk (www.sciencedaily.com)

submitted 2 months ago by Redditsux@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

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Erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in many low-carb and sugar-free products, may not be as harmless as once believed. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even small amounts of erythritol can harm brain blood vessel cells, promoting constriction, clotting, and inflammation—all of which may raise the risk of stroke.

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[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (23 children)

Interesting thing about most sugar substitutes is they actually kill mouth & gut microbiome.

[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (19 children)

Any evidence for this in Stevia or Monk Fruit?

[–] Fetus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I also don't have any studies, but I am aware of xylitol being used in toothpaste, chewing gum, etc., usually with the "assists in the prevention of tooth decay" type of tagline.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Xylitol is different from erythritol, but both are "sugar alcohols" so further study would be needed

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 2 months ago

xylitol does have beneficial affects against bacteria

[–] LaLuzDelSol@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

I believe that is just because chewing gum increases salivation which helps keep bacteria in check

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