Published on: 7/21/2025
Does erythritol affect cognitive health?
Erythritol may have some effects on brain activity, but more research is needed to understand its impact on cognitive health.
Explanation
Erythritol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. Some studies have looked into how erythritol affects the brain. One study found that erythritol and another sweetener, xylitol, can affect brain networks differently. This suggests that erythritol might change how the brain works in some way. Another study checked how the brain responds to erythritol compared to other substances. These studies show that erythritol can affect brain activity, but we don't know exactly how it influences cognitive health right now.
Key Points:
- Erythritol is a sweetener that might change brain activity.
- Studies show different effects on brain networks, but more research is needed.
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(References)
- Meyer-Gerspach AC, Wingrove JO, Beglinger C, Rehfeld JF, Le Roux CW, Peterli R, et al. (2022). Erythritol and xylitol differentially impact brain networks .... Nutritional neuroscience, 34404339.
- Budzinska A, Teysseire F, Flad E, Dupont P, Wölnerhanssen B, Meyer-Gerspach AC, et al. (2024). Neural responses to oral administration of erythritol vs. .... Appetite, 38788930.
- Budzinska A, Byl L, Teysseire F, Flad E, Dupont P, Wölnerhanssen B, et al. (2025). Caloric labels do not influence taste pleasantness and .... NeuroImage, 39884412.
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