Published on: 7/21/2025
What is the research on erythritol and health?
Recent studies suggest erythritol, a sugar substitute, may be linked to heart and metabolic issues, but more research is needed to understand these effects fully.
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Erythritol is a sugar substitute often used in foods and drinks. Recent research has explored its potential health impacts.
Heart Health: One study suggests a possible link between erythritol and cardiovascular events, indicating that consuming erythritol might increase the risk for heart problems. However, this does not confirm a direct cause, and more research is needed to understand this relationship better.
Metabolic Health: Another study looks at erythritol as a potential factor in metabolic disorders, such as diabetes. The findings suggest that high levels of erythritol in the body may be associated with metabolic issues, but again, this is not definitive proof, and further studies are necessary.
Marker of Dysregulation: A third study discusses whether elevated erythritol levels are a sign of metabolic dysregulation or just a harmless marker. This means that while high erythritol levels might be seen in people with metabolic problems, it is unclear if erythritol itself causes these issues.
Overall, while there are concerns about erythritol's health effects, especially related to heart and metabolic health, more research is needed to draw firm conclusions.
(References)
- Witkowski M, Nemet I, Alamri H, Wilcox J, Gupta N, Nimer N, et al. (2023). The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event .... Nature medicine, 36849732.
- Khafagy R, Paterson AD, & Dash S. (2024). Erythritol as a Potential Causal Contributor to .... Diabetes, 37939167.
- Mazi TA, & Stanhope KL. (2023). Elevated Erythritol: A Marker of Metabolic Dysregulation or .... Nutrients, 37764794.
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