Study links Erythritol, a common sugar substitute, with cardiovascular risks
A recent groundbreaking research published in Nature Medicine, suggests that erythritol, a commonly used sugar substitute, is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and promotes heightened platelet reactivity and thrombosis formation.
The study began with untargeted metabolomics studies involving 1,157 patients undergoing cardiac risk assessment, referred to as the discovery cohort. The findings revealed a noteworthy association between circulating levels of multiple polyol sweeteners, particularly erythritol, and the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). These events encompassed serious outcomes such as death, nonfatal myocardial infarction (heart attack), or stroke and occurred within a three-year period.
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